Perfect Golf Swing Takeaway Drill
Curated PGA Drill by Danny Maude
Takeaway
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Beginner
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
Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.
- 1
Step 1
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.
- 2
Step 2
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.
- 3
Step 3
Check the clubface stays square to your spine angle, not twisted open, as you reach the first checkpoint about hip-high in the takeaway.
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Step 4
Rehearse this checkpoint slowly a few times, then blend it into a normal-speed takeaway before hitting balls.
What Good Feels Like
Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.
Common Mistake to Avoid
Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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