Adam Porzak demonstrates why proper setup and connection are the foundation of a consistent backswing. He introduces the 'underneath' concept, explaining how bowing over the belt line allows the clubface to stay square longer and improves the angle of attack.
Setup determines where pressure builds; start with pressure on the inside of the right foot to avoid swaying.
True connection is keeping the hands in front of the body's center and the club in front of the hands.
Playing 'underneath' your body (bowing over the belt line) keeps the club path straighter and the face square longer than playing 'around' your body.
Power is generated by the 'bow and arrow' tension created at the top of the swing, which can be maintained even from a dead stop.
Hips should stay over the ankles at setup to maintain leverage and prevent the club from dragging too far inside.