How to Feel Connected During the Takeaway in a Golf Swing

Beginning golfers are all taught the same move when it comes to their backswing, known as the "one-piece takeaway." The takeaway, which is the movement of the club away from the ball at the address, is generally taught to be done in unison with the club, hips, arms, and hands. However, the club ends up moving more than the other components of the backswing and has to be adjusted on the downswing, typically by breaking the wrists slightly. This adjustment can result in a small loss of power and control. By delaying the one-piece takeaway until you move the club first, you can feel more connected during the takeaway in your golf swing which will lead to more on-target shots.

Instructions

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     Address the ball as you would in your normal stance. Slightly rotate your left forearm (for a right-handed golfer; right forearm for a left-handed golfer) slowly in a clockwise motion (counter-clockwise for a lefty) and start the club head away from the ball.

   • 2

     Leave your hands in position and slightly cock your left wrist (right wrist for a left-handed golfer).

   • 3

     Push your hands slightly down on the end of the grip as you begin the takeaway so the top of the shaft points toward the ground.

   • 4

     Move your shoulders, hips, arms and club as one unit until you reach the top of your backswing. Follow through with you swing as normal.