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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
Take ¾ backswing, pause, then full through
Hit half shots feeling the shorter top
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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