The Golf Swing Is So Much Easier When You STOP This Takeaway MISTAKE

PGA instructor Alex Elliott explains how to fix a disconnected takeaway by syncing the body and arms. Using the 'Basket Drill' and shoulder turn exercises, he demonstrates how to avoid the common mistake of 'placing' the club into position without a proper body coil.

• Avoid moving the club with just the arms; the body must turn to create power and control.
• The lead shoulder should work down and around during the backswing, not just horizontally.
• Keep the hands working over the toe line (the 'razor blade' path) to prevent the clubhead from whipping inside too early.
• Use a range basket between your arms to feel the connection between your sternum and the club during the first part of the swing.

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