Hello everyone hope all is well.
Firstly I must say this online golf school and self assessment filming my self is the best way to learn the golf swing thank you Tom.
I'm getting crispy shots better then before but I would say out of 10 balls on the range for example 4 out 10 are pure.
The length of my backswing is far too long it's not quite John Daly but it's more then parallel and when I do shorten it it's still too long.
How far do you guys feel your taking the club back is it thigh height waist high? With the long backswing I also notice I turn too much and then my lower body collapses.
Any help would be appreciated see attached some photos. Both shots I hit the ball crispy but you'll see I'm far too long. The first photo is my reduced swing. The second is where I normally swing back too.
Thanks again
Calum
Thank you everyone and Tom. In all fairness I have maybe rushed through the drills and not taken my time over it. I will go back and really work on it. I should of done this in the winter but we have summer here in the UK and I've maybe rushed it thinking it would click. Old habits die hard. Tomorrow on the range back to school. I will post my progress on this thread. Again much love.
Calum
@Calum Bennett - The key in this regard is to avoid going beyond your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
Based on your photos it is likely that you check a few of those boxes, though I am impressed with how straight you are able to keep your lead arm - that is something very positive to build upon!
Assuming you've worked through and mastered the lessons leading up to them, the any of the following drills ought to help you:
- 90% Weight Forward/Arms Straight
- Flying Wedge
- Drill 2.8
try what @ksours57 suggested. feel vs. real. Even try 1/2 swing and record that. you'd been pleasantly surprised how for you go back vs. what it feels like.
Also, from the pics it appears your weight is moving away from the target. That lead knee should be more over the lead toes.
Try hitting with a 3/4 shot. Put your grip even with your bi-cep. Your grip is way above your shoulder.