Perfect Golf Swing Takeaway Drill
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Outside takeaway | Takeaway |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
An outside takeaway traces back to the very first move: if the arms disconnect and push the club outside the hands-feet line early, the rest of the swing is forced to compensate, so training this checkpoint keeps energy delivered into the ball more efficiently.
How to Perform the Drill
The coach gives no set rep count. Our general guideline: 3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps, then half swings with a ball, adding speed only once the steps feel natural.
Take your address and start the club back low, checking that the clubshaft and hands stay in line with your feet rather than drifting outside them.
Feel your upper arms stay connected to your chest so the arms and torso move away together instead of the arms lifting and pushing the club outside on their own.
Check the clubface stays square to your spine angle, not twisted open, as you reach the first checkpoint about hip-high in the takeaway.
Rehearse this checkpoint slowly a few times, then blend it into a normal-speed takeaway before hitting balls.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill
Going to the range to practice this drill?
Save your 1 Free AI Swing Analysis Credit now. We'll send your pass and our 2-minute camera setup checklist directly to your phone so you're ready when you step onto the mat.
Already have a swing video on this device? Analyze it now
Related Practice Drills
View All Drills ↗
Hands In, Club Out Takeaway Drill
Beginner · Outside takeaway
Headcover Under the Lead Arm Takeaway Drill
Beginner · Outside takeaway
How to Fix your Slice with your Grip (Too Weak or Too Strong?)
Beginner · Slice
Hovering Alignment Stick Drill
Intermediate · Slice