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3 articles tagged “backswing”.

Instruction & Technique

Wrist Hinge in the Golf Swing: When and How Much

Wrist hinge, also called wrist set or wrist cock, is the bending of the wrists during the backswing that creates an angle between the lead arm and the club. It stores energy for the downswing, adds…

2 min read

Instruction & Technique

How to Improve Your Backswing: Takeaway, Turn & Top Position

The backswing lasts less than a second, yet it sets up everything that follows. A good backswing puts the club in a position from which a powerful, accurate downswing is easy. A poor one forces you…

8 min read

Instruction & Technique

Golf Swing Fundamentals: Set-Up, Backswing, Downswing & Finish

The golf swing can look complicated: a fast, rotating, two-second motion with dozens of moving parts. But every good swing — whether from a tour professional or a smooth-swinging club golfer — is…

9 min read

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