He Couldn't Swing From Inside Until I Showed Him This Simple Drill

Eric Cogorno explains how a steep downswing is frequently caused by a disconnected 'out-and-up' backswing. By using a lead arm connection drill and focusing on an inside hand path over the toe line, golfers can create the necessary depth and runway space for a proper inside-out downswing. The lesson includes a real-time student transformation and visual checkpoints for the halfway-back position.

• A steep downswing path often starts with a disconnected takeaway where the hands move too far away from the body.
• Maintain connection between the lead bicep and lead pec throughout the first phase of the backswing.
• The hands should feel like they are moving 'in' over the toe line or right foot to create 'runway space' for the downswing.
• Folding the trail arm earlier in the backswing helps prevent the hands from staying too far out in front of the body.
• At the halfway-back checkpoint, the hands should be in line with the trail bicep or pec, not in front of the shoulder.

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