Too long of a backswing?

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Ronnie V — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:49:51 GMT

I had a long back swing as well. Took some lessons and my coach told me to feel like I don’t bring my hands higher than my shoulders. It just a feel thing, in reality I barely shorten my swing but it did help

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Alistair M — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 15:52:45 GMT

[quote user="Dino S"]Hey Dietrich - first thing I would say is don't get to hung up on the "look" of the backswing. Personally when I have a 3/4 back swing I am able to generate more speed at impact producing more distance but most importantly my impact consistency skyrocketed resulting in lower scores. I'd say try a slow 3/4 swing takeaway and see how that feels.

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I agree here. Golf is not a fashion show. Find what works for you, work with a PGA coach and enjoy a good rhythm. You will work it out to build your own unique and productive swing.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Lou G — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 02:15:36 GMT

[quote user=" RJUnleashed"]MRoseski- Doing the same. Swinging on line is more important than how long it is. I love the newer swing ideas around width and some lateral movement. I absolutely love Titleist advocate Micheal breed on you tube. Articulate, informative, not a gimmick salesman, and funny as hell!

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Michael Breed is a great guy. So is Paul Wilson (formerly with Jim McClean of Revolution Golf) and Don Trahan Sr. Michael Breed teaches a “rotational” golf swing. Paul teaches a compact backswing. Don Trahan teaches more of a vertical golf swing with minimal weight shift on the backswing.

Moe Norman was the extreme on a single plane swing. And his backswing was very short.

I’m 6’1” and I have a pretty upright swing (clubs are 1.5* upright).

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Apollo — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:01:08 GMT

A little pause in a big backswing gives. Me 2-4mph Extra SS.

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JYoung — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:21:28 GMT

In my lessons and practice I've started shortening my backswing and I'm making better contact now. Haven't lost any distance and gained some on certain clubs. When I go back too far I get all out of position.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

RJUnleashed — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 02:26:56 GMT

MRoseski- Doing the same. Swinging on line is more important than how long it is. I love the newer swing ideas around width and some lateral movement. I absolutely love Titleist advocate Micheal breed on you tube. Articulate, informative, not a gimmick salesman, and funny as hell!

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Paul G — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:29:27 GMT

This is great, thanks for sharing!

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Frans K — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:41:32 GMT

This happens to me often, if i start going back to far i ask someone to stand next to me shoulder to shoulder and if i leave their shoulder i’m going to far so i do a few swings to try and get back in line.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Matthew M — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:31:43 GMT

Agree

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Cris M — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:42:25 GMT

I think everyone has to find the swing that works for them. Jon Rahm and Jake Knapp have very different swings but they both have something that is repeatable and provides consistent results. And I would bet that if you had them side by side, from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock on the downswing, they probably look nearly identical. Jon's short compact swing just doesn't leave a lot of room for things to breakdown and require him to make unnecessary movements to get back on plane. I think the general consensus is that a long swing can be difficult to keep the arms and body in sync. Swings are like finger prints; just need to find the one that works best for you.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Paul T — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:34:50 GMT

When you practice, take only half shots...do not take a full swing. (even though I said that - I guarantee you will still ramp up to a full swing)
Even choke down halfway down your grip.
Go halfway back slow, stop, go. Focus on smooth application of power - control. Focus on feeling grounded.

Do that for a few range sessions - I'll bet you will hit the ball more consistent and further than pounding out full swings.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Fred Closs — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 15:56:19 GMT

So long as you achieve a full shoulder turn, don't change anything. Many of us (me included), let our arms continue past the point they should, leading to a lot of errors. I've found if after taking my stance, setting the club on top of my right shoulder area, then turn the shoulders fully and then, extending the arms leads to a proper length of backswing. Hopefully, that made sense.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Palmer C — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:55:22 GMT

Definitely see a PGA instructor. But it also depends on why your backswing is too long. If you have great flexibility, it's one thing. It's quite another if your wrist is breaking down. That's an issue I have from time to time.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Edward K — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:52:12 GMT

I cut my backswing in half a few years ago, defies logic, I'm a club longer. Go figure!

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Kevin W — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:02:51 GMT

One thing I did this past summer was make sure that I kept my backswing a little shorter than usual. For me it helped me make better contact, and after learning to hit a draw I also added a good bit of distance.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Rob R — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 21:07:32 GMT

I agree with the other answers.

1) if it works for you don't change it
2) if a change is needed do not do it yourself
3) A good instructor can get you on the right track

Good luck and have fun.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Frank P — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:06:39 GMT

"If it aint' broke, don't fix it" If you're happy with the ball flight and dispersion, then leave it alone. Otherwise see your local PGA Professional.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

ZFoxx — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:14:45 GMT

I can tell you that when things start going wrong for me, it almost always stems from going too far back in the backswing. I will start "feeling" like I'm only taking it back as far as Rahm or Finau, when in reality it's much further - but everything starts to come back once I get that feel. The more you go back, the more off-plane you can get and things start to go wrong. But like others have said, definitely see a coach/instructor/teacher!

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Arne D — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 12:46:58 GMT

Very interesting
Thanks for sharing with us

RE: Too long of a backswing?

JHanzlik — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:14:26 GMT

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Hello! Just trying to get some feedback. I am wondering if having too long of a backswing is bad? I watch my swing after filming it and I cringe how far I take the club back. Just wondering about any tips to maybe shorten it or “feel” like I’m shortening it. Thanks!

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youtu.be/iP0sBzIXRtc

RE: Too long of a backswing?

JHanzlik — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:13:52 GMT

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I’ve had this same issue and have struggled through hours at the range trying to figure it out. Then I watched the below video and thought maybe I’d focus on keeping the trail arm at 90 degrees at the top of my backswing. I’d never focused on my trail arm (right arm) before. That and focusing on wrist flexion instead of cupping has helped me a lot. Good luck!

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Eric H — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:25:05 GMT

Everyone that has a long bs wants a shorter one, everyone with a shorter bs wants a longer one. Same as high hitters want it lower and low hitters want it higher. Best advice is if you really want to get better is to get a lesson from someone who knows what they are talking about!

RE: Too long of a backswing?

BRobles — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:01:05 GMT

I just had my first golf lesson ever and the instructor told me to stop my back swing where the club head is above my head not way past my left shoulder and I am having the hardest time keeping the club from going back so far. I was able to add hip rotation and I’m working on keeping hands in front of the ball through impact but I cannot stop my club backswing

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Don O — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:59:19 GMT

You have seen Daly’s backswing?

Only an issue if you are trying to rotate further than your flexibility allows. Let a professional make recommendations.

RE: Too long of a backswing?

Barry M — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:02:23 GMT

Try to find a good instructor for advice. A lot of people confuse how much the club turns back with how much shoulder turn they get. That's why you see a lot of pros where it looks like they have a short backswing but hit just as far as others with a bigger backswing. Check out the shoulder turn.