Is it possible to lift the left (front) heel off the ground during the backswing to assist the shoulder/hip turn and still keep the weight forward and thus remain true to principles of stack and tilt? It seems that this can be done without a sway or backwards weight shift. And the drill of crushing the can (or slamming the left heel back down to start the transition, a la Nicklaus) can be helpful. Any thoughts on left heel lift in backswing appreciated. Thanks.
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Toms tip to place the weight on front foot as you turn back allows the front knee pushes forward not inward towards your back leg in the back swing. This has helped me because it keeps your weight to stay forward in the back swing and it will not let you raise your front foot. This too helps you straighten your back leg in the back swing and make the transition back to the ball so much easier. Since your weight is already on the front foot this engages your arms to swing freely.