Don't Swing the Club STRAIGHT BACK - Swing the Golf Club IN for Great Ball Striking

Peter Knight explains why the 'straight-back, straight-through' swing theory is a myth that leads to poor ball striking. He demonstrates how to use an alignment rod and a laser-tracing visualization to ensure the club moves on a proper inward arc during both the takeaway and the downswing.

• The golf swing naturally moves on an arc, not a straight line.
• Swinging the club straight back moves it off the ideal plane and inhibits proper body rotation.
• Use an alignment rod on the ground to monitor your club's path during the takeaway.
• The club should appear to move 'inward' relative to the target line as the body rotates.
• Visualizing a laser tracing the alignment rod helps maintain a consistent swing path.