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One-piece takeaway with alignment stick
10 min
20 reps
Difficulty ●●○○○
Goal: Fix the inside takeaway that opens the face
How to do it
Lay a club on the ground parallel to your target line. Move the clubhead outside your hands for the first 12 inches, without rotating the forearms.
What fault it fixes
Inside takeaway
The clubhead moves inside the hand line within the first 12 inches; the forearms rotate early.
Frequently asked questions
What is the "One-piece takeaway with alignment stick" drill for?
Fix the inside takeaway that opens the face
How do you do the "One-piece takeaway with alignment stick" drill?
Lay a club on the ground parallel to your target line. Move the clubhead outside your hands for the first 12 inches, without rotating the forearms.
How long does the "One-piece takeaway with alignment stick" drill take?
About 10 minutes per session, 20 reps.
Sources
- Ben Hogan — Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf
- David Leadbetter — The Golf Swing
- TrackMan A/S — TrackMan Averages & Ball Flight Laws
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