| Every golfer at one point has seen Tiger Woods rotate back to a position in which the club is parallel to the ground. How can we tell the correct length of our individual backswing? The level of a golfers’ flexibility will determine the amount of turn that is made. The following pictures show two golfers with varying ranges of motion. Both players make a wide extension while turning to the top and both swing lengths are correct for the player using it (Pictured in A and B). The players gained leverage by extending the left arm. However, in the final picture, there is a breakdown of the arm allowing the club to drop past parallel. This compensation while creating more length, leads to a loss of power and accuracy. Different body types and abilities require different swings. To improve consistency in your game, find the length of swing that matches your flexibility. |
