Position P4 of P10
P4 Top of backswing
End of backswing, just before transition. Club at its highest point, lead shoulder under the chin.
What to check
Down-the-Line (DTL)
Lead wrist flatness, club shaft alignment relative to the target line.
Face-On (FO)
Hip sway vs turn, head position (retaining center), amount of forearm rotation.
Drills for P4
- Flat Lead Wrist Mirror CheckBeginner5 min
- Lead-Arm-Only Width SwingsAdvanced6 min
- Towel Under Trail ArmpitBeginner5 min
- Shaft Parallel Top CheckAdvanced6 min
- Stick Stop at the TopIntermediate8 min
- Takeaway Gate HeadcoverIntermediate8 min
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