How to Bring the Club Up on the Right Path
Proper Golf Swing – Part 2
In the first part of this Golf Swing Tips series, we looked at the all-important takeaway. From here, our next checkpoint is halfway back…
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 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 – 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: