TAKE AWAY AND BACK SWING
I start the back swing by moving my right knee or flexing it inward towards the target. I set my stance with both knees slightly flexed and then just before taking the club back I move my right knee a little to the left or inward. This movement triggers my back swing and smoothly gets my weight shift to the right side on my back swing. I then push the club back with my left arm or shoulder
Take the club straight back low to the ground and allow the turning of your shoulder to bring the club inside on the back swing. Do not pull the club to the in side with your hands and wrists but also guard against reaching too far back. Reaching will cause you to sway off the ball. Prevent reaching by keeping your weight on the inside of your right foot.
Do not allow your weight to go to the outside of your right foot. A low take-away widens the arc of the swing, creating more centrifugal force on the down swing and ultimately more power and club head speed. After about a foot or so into your back swing you will start lifting your arms up towards the sky. Your left shoulder must be well under your chin at the top of the back swing. Your back should be facing the target at the top of your back swing. Your shoulders should be turned about 90 degrees from your starting point. The turn of your shoulders will depend a lot on your flexibility. (This is why the body twist exercise is so important to gaining extra distance - see Exercises to hit it longer)
Ray Beaufait, Long Drive Expert
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