How to Bring the Club Up on the Right Path
In the first part of this Golf Swing Tips series, we looked at the all-important takeaway. From here, our next checkpoint is the halfway back position.
Once you’ve grooved a good takeaway position and slotted the club into a good halfway back position, completing a full swing is relatively straight forward.
See the video below for a couple of simple checkpoints that you can use to make sure your club is staying on a good path beyond the takeaway position:
Halfway Back Position – Video Summary
- When the club reaches a good takeaway position (about hip height), allow the wrists to start to cock upwards.
- Using a mirror directly behind you, check that the club is on plane by checking that the butt end of the club points directly at the ball.
- Also looking down the line, your hands should appear right in the middle of your chest.
- Avoid rolling or rotating the wrists as this will cause the club to get too flat. The action of the wrists is more of a hinging or cocking motion.
Golf Practice Drills for the Backswing
To help you get into this solid halfway back position, try the following two drills. In particular, drill #1 is an excellent exercise for creating a good plane and path for your golf swing:
