Stop Starting the Swing with Your Hands | Jimmy Ballard
Golf instructor Jimmy Ballard details why golfers should stop starting the backswing with their hands. He emphasizes initiating the swing through connected body and shoulder movement, allowing hands to respond rather than manipulate.
Initiate the takeaway using the body and shoulders, not by steering or setting with the hands.
Allow the hands to react dynamically to the turning motion of the torso and arms.
Focus on training connected full-body motion rather than relying on manual clubhead manipulation.
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