Turning Your Back To The Target Is Ruining Your Backswing
Golf instructor Brad Hawkins explains why the common advice to 'turn your back to the target' often leads to over-rotation and a loss of swing structure. He demonstrates how to focus on a proper pivot that keeps the arms and club in front of the body, leading to better sequencing rather than just a bigger turn.
Avoid the 'back to the target' cue if it causes your arms to disconnect and get stuck behind your body.
A bigger turn does not equal a better backswing; prioritize sequence and organization over rotation amount.
Let the middle of your body (the pivot) turn first and allow the arms to react and work upward naturally.
Maintain the 'pivot line' to prevent the pelvis from spinning out of control.
Keeping the club in front of your chest throughout the backswing simplifies the downswing transition.
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