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Stop-Short Backswing

Caps an overswing by training a shorter, controlled top position.

Duration
8 min
Reps
25 balls
Equipment
7-iron
Level
Intermediate

How to do it

  1. Take ¾ backswing, pause, then full through

  2. Hit half shots feeling the shorter top

  3. Progress to full speed

Goal

Feel a backswing that finishes when the lead shoulder reaches the chin.

Feel cue

Top of swing 3/4 length, club well short of parallel.

Mistake to avoid

Letting the wrists collapse past parallel.

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