Drill: Top of Backswing

Backswing drill – Find the top of the backswing.

1. Assume address ready posture position and extend left arm like holding a club. 2. Put your right hand under your left elbow (see  “A”). 3. Right hand pulls the left arm and torso back and lifts arm up, clearing chest. Keep left arm and shaft of club over the toe line. 4. When you reach the limit of your torso turn and arm lift (see “B”), put your right hand on your left hand (like gripping the club). This is the “top of your backswing”. 5. You must now mentally visualize and physically feel this position, and automatically return to it in order to achieve your full potential from your backswing, with no angle change.