The Takeaway

A great sequence starts with a great backswing, and this is a simple drill that helps you feel it.

Using resistance is an extremely effective way to build awareness of a strong impact, and we can apply the same principle to improve your takeaway and backswing sequence.

This drill is especially useful if:

✔️ Your arms tend to disconnect from your pivot in the takeaway
✔️ You struggle with excessive pelvic sway away from the target in the backswing

By introducing resistance in the takeaway, you encourage the lead shoulder and core to engage earlier, while also promoting more stability through the trail foot.

The result is a backswing sequence that feels more “loaded,” giving you the sense of building energy in the backswing so the downswing can become more athletic, reactive, and automatic.

For a deeper understanding of how the pivot builds and transitions into the downswing sequence, visit The Pivot Practice Manual for a more in-depth guide.