Manolo analyzes Chapter 3 of Ben Hogan's 'Five Lessons,' focusing on the start of the backswing and the critical role of the waggle. He explains how the waggle serves as a physical rehearsal for the shot and breaks down the specific sequence of movement: hands, arms, shoulders, and hips. The instruction emphasizes maintaining a straight lead arm and achieving a full shoulder turn to prevent the common 'false backswing.'
The waggle is a miniature practice swing used to establish rhythm and rehearse the swing path.
The correct backswing sequence is: Hands → Arms → Shoulders → Hips.
The downswing sequence is the exact reverse: Hips → Shoulders → Arms → Hands.
A full shoulder turn is complete when your chin hits the top of your left (lead) shoulder.
Keep the lead arm straight throughout the backswing to avoid a 'false backswing' and loss of power.