The Secret To A Perfect Backswing (This Changes Everything)

In this instructional video, Giles Gill reveals that a perfect backswing is created by the arms moving vertically while the body provides rotational depth. He explains the common mistake of pulling the lead arm too far across the chest and provides three practical drills to maintain width and improve ball-striking consistency.

• Arms should primarily move up and down in the backswing, not across the chest.
• Depth in the golf swing is a product of body rotation, not arm movement.
• The 'Club on Shoulder' drill is a fast way to feel the correct arm extension at the top of the swing.
• Maintaining a 'tight string' feel between your buttons and the grip helps preserve swing width.
• Reducing lead arm collapse prevents the club from getting 'stuck' behind the body on the downswing.

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