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Old 07-10-2008, 01:47 PM
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Re: Driver: How far back on backswing?

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Originally Posted by OnePutt View Post
If your instructor is telling you to start your downswing with your arms, I'd recommend you find a better instructor. Ideally, you want to start your downswing by turning your hips back to the left, not with your arms.
In my case, I've been using my hips (and shoulders) a little too early. As a result, I come over the top and hit outside to in. So, as the very first thing from the top, I'm trying to "drop into the slot" as they say, and then let the other things happen.
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