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BenHogan

By BenHogan
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Like $Nassau mentioned above, as far as possible with a straight left arm. So, the distance would depend on how flexible you are. Some must bend the left elbow some, but at the cost of accuracy, as the weight of the club will likely pull that joint straight when in the impact zone.

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isn't there a measure/degrees?

The distance depends on the golfer's physical make-up, as a taller person will have longer arms than a shorter one.

The angle depends on the swing method used. I employ the classic golf swing, and try to get my shoulders to 90° at the top of the back swing. Because I want to remain synced and connected, my preferred hand position would be in front of, or just past my chest, so I'd like my hands to fall close to 90°/95° when looking down from an above view.

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I don't think there is. Remember, there are many varying swings, body types, arm lengths, and flexibilities that would make it impossible to set a golden rule as to the pitch between a golfer's head and hands at the top of the back swing.

It would be like saying one shoe fits all.


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I don't think there is. Remember, there are many varying swings, body types, arm lengths, and flexibilities that would make it impossible to set a golden rule as to the pitch between a golfer's head and hands at the top of the back swing.

then would be good thinking as far as possible?


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then would be good thinking as far as possible?

Yes, because as your arm swings down in a circular path into the ball, you'll want the radius (arm length) to remain constant, from beginning through impact.


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I hitted some shots and I recorder them trying to get wider at the top of the backswing.
I had the problem of a steeper downswing, now that seems to have solved that, now I egt the famous slot position at the middle of the downswing.
I am surprised that a wider backswing solved that problem.

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Oh I believe I misinterpreted your original question. Were you asking of how wide to take your back swing?

From what I understand, when golfers swing back with a wide takeaway (or a one piece takeaway,) they're swinging back with their bodies and will allow their wrists to cock back naturally. Little, to no hand manipulation in the back swing will probably lead to the same in the transition and down swing.

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