Golf backswing hand path

PGA Golf Professional Peter Knight breaks down the correct hand path during the golf backswing to optimize swing plane and contact. He explains how proper torso rotation guides hand movement naturally along an inside arc. Golfers will learn how to avoid common takeaway flaws that lead to slice or hook miss patterns.

• Allow the hands to trace an inward arc driven by upper body rotation during the takeaway.
• Avoid pulling the hands deep behind the body prematurely or pushing them straight down the line.
• Check that hands remain in front of the chest at hip-height in the backswing.
• Maintain steady wrist structure during the takeaway to preserve control of the clubface.