Alignment Rod Takeaway — Golf Drill

Learn the alignment rod takeaway drill with step-by-step video demonstrations from expert golf instructors.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the alignment rod takeaway drill, each linked at the second they start.

1. Dan Grieve: Ex-Footballer David Platt Learns the 3 Releases short game system (from 3:53). Place an alignment rod halfway between your feet and the ball to ensure your hands stay on the body side of the rod while the clubhead stays outside during takeaway.
2. Dan Grieve: Dan gives a short game lesson to football legend Dean Saunders! (from 11:18). Place an alignment rod halfway between the feet and the ball. Practice taking the club back ensuring the hands stay inside the rod while the clubhead stays outside of it to prevent an inside takeaway.