A Proper Golf Swing Takeaway is Key to a Consistent Swing
The start of the golf swing takeaway is a finger and hand motion. Let the fingers hands and wrist lead. Feel the club head. If you don’t feel the club head you don’t have control. Remember the takeaway is part of a swing. Having control doesn’t mean going too slow or too fast.
The Takeaway Tip:
The first step in making a proper takeaway move is mastering the waggle. Once the waggle is secure complete the takeaway and back swing by allowing the body’s natural movement to bring the club to the top. Essentially once the club is waist high as it should be in the waggle you can turn the torso to complete the back swing. The takeaway and back swing are all a part of the golf swing, therefore it is best to see the takeaway as an extended version of the the waggle.
Be mindful to set the wrist. This set of the wrist allows you to hold the angle throughout the swing. Setting does not mean the wrist should be rigid. You will need their flexibility as you move to return the clubhead to the ball. They should be flexible to allow for full extension of the arms, wrists and hands. Also, this move eliminates the need to “fan the club” open in the takeaway and back swing.
The most important aspect of the takeaway is to be aware, by feel, where the club head is at all times. Since the objective is to get it (the club head) back to the ball. Many golfers are able to return the club to square even if the takeaway and back swing are off plane, simply because they are aware of where the clubhead is.
