Porzak Golf breaks down Checkpoint 1 of the golf swing takeaway, demonstrating how proper shaft position and face angle match set up a repeatable swing path. By ensuring hands trace the foot line and the club face matches the spine angle at waist height, golfers can eliminate compensating movements.
Pause at Checkpoint 1 when the club shaft becomes parallel to the ground.
Ensure hands remain directly over your foot line with the club shaft parallel to your target line.
Match the club's leading edge to your spine angle to keep the clubface square relative to the swing path.
A structured takeaway minimizes compensatory movements like flipping or coming over the top later in the swing.