Check Your Takeaway

photo credit: mrnoy9n   One of the keys to a good golfswing is a smooth takeaway.  Its not uncommon for some players to jerk the club back with their wrists and hands.  Doing so,  can destroy any possibility of executing a good swing since it usually results in a loss of balance and coordination. 

The backswing should be started with the shoulders, while the hands and wrists remain passive.  Once the clubhead is about a foot behind the ball, the wrists start to hinge slightly.  Using the shoulders to start the backswing encourages a good body turn which results in greater power.

DRILL:  When in the address position, place another ball directly behind your clubhead.  Upon starting the backswing, roll the ball backwards (out of the way) with your clubhead.  This promotes the proper takeaway.