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PGA instructor Michael Kanev demonstrates how fanning the clubface open early in the backswing leads to an open face at impact and shots pushed to the right. He highlights the visual feel of keeping the clubface pointing toward the ball during the takeaway to maintain square clubface alignment.

• Avoid rotating the wrists early in the takeaway as if shaking hands with someone.
• An open clubface at the start of the swing will naturally return open at impact, pushing shots right.
• Maintain a clubface angle pointing more towards the ball during the takeaway by turning the shoulders instead of twisting the wrists.

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