My Swing (rengle820)

[rengle820]

I've been Playing Golf for: 20 years
My current handicap index or average score is: 80
My typical ball flight is: Average / High
The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is: Push / Fade

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My drive is generally pretty consistent, but I've noticed my backswing seems a bit short and my left foot comes off the ground quite often. When I try to lengthen my backswing it feels awkward and trying to keep my left foot planted makes my swing feel very stiff.

Any thoughts on how I can work on those two things? Or any other thoughts on where the swing breaks down?

Thanks!

[iacas]

Check out a few topics here on the 5 Simple Keys® (or 5SK®). It explains a bit of my (and many other people's) thoughts on organizing the swing.

You've built a wide base, presumably for stability, then do all you can to throw out that stability. Your impact position, viewed statically, isn't bad, but you get there in a way that's unlikely to be as finely tuned consistency wise as is needed to play great golf.

I'd look at your setup, and then work on some pivot/Key #1 stuff.

[rengle820]

Great feedback iacas!

I never noticed how far off center I am at the top of the swing and at the point of impact.

Is the goal for your head and legs to stay within the lines during the entire swing?

[iacas]

37 minutes ago, rengle820 said:

Is the goal for your head and legs to stay within the lines during the entire swing?

No. Check out some Key #1 topics about a centered pivot, the wall drill, etc.

[rengle820]

Sorry in advance for the following dumb question, but I searched this site for "5 Simple Keys" and I clicked on the link in your signature which takes me to http://thegolfevolution.com/, but I can't seem to find any content around Key #1 or a summary of the 5 keys.

Where should I be looking?

Thanks!

[iacas]

5sk.com

 

 

etc.

[SunkTheBirdie]

 

You seem to be too far from the ball.

 

It's a bit funny how your quirky swing starts so poorly and finishes so well !

 

 

P6: looks good but hands are a bit high.