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Golf Swing

 

BUILDING THE BACKSWING (Tom Patri)
If you can build a good structural back swing, you can store a tremendous amount of energy to be unleashed in the forward motion. There are three 90 degree angles that if built properly, will make your back swing condition extremely powerful. 1.) The right arm bend at the elbow should form a perfect 90 degree angle. 2.) The shoulders should turn 90 degrees from address. 3.) The left arm and club shaft should form a 90 degree angle at this time.

Swing your club to the top of your back swing. If your right arm (right-handed player) forms a perfect right angle, chances are your left arm is in a relatively extended condition. This is an example of a good back swing radius. Radius, in fact, is a speed source. Try again, only this time purposely cause your right arm to completely collapse. Notice now that your left arm also sags. The radius of your back swing is almost non-existent. The right arm should structure the left in the back swing.