PGA Pro Marcus Edblad explains the disconnect between the takeaway and swing path, warning that an exaggerated inside takeaway often leads to being 'stuck' or throwing the club outside. He demonstrates how most professional golfers actually swing more 'inside' on the downswing than the backswing. Through impact bag drills, he teaches golfers to feel a straighter takeaway and an exaggerated inside-to-out forward swing for better accuracy and speed.
An exaggerated inside takeaway often causes the club to be thrown outside on the downswing.
The professional swing usually features a downswing that is more inside than the backswing path.
Focus on exaggerating the path going forward (inside-to-out), not during the takeaway.
Rotation naturally pulls the club inside; you don't need to force the club behind you manually.
Use an impact bag or soft pillow to practice the sensation of the correct path without hitting full shots.