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Checkpoints – Three Quarters Back
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Paul Wilson
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on August 24, 2023
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11 Comments
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Tags: Backswing Depthcheckgolf backswinggolf backswing three quartershow to hinge the golf club
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Paul Wilson is the creator of Swing Machine Golf and founder of Ignition Golf. Paul's golf swing technique is based on the Iron Byron swing machine. YouTube Channels: Paul Wilson Golf and Ignition Golf Tips. Please Join me on Google+
11 Responses to “Checkpoints – Three Quarters Back”
February 14, 2016
BriI am truly enjoying your checkpoints series so far Paul. Thanks for your incredible attention to detail. Nobody does this. Nobody. I can’t wait to see each progression as you develop them. You are very distinctively pointing us in the the right direction. Yes, we have to put the work in, but now we are at least getting the right information, not just poking around in the dark. Hope is alive. Thank you.
February 15, 2016
JOSE CORREIARUIVOYes Bri I they are veary helpfull, Thanks Paul
February 17, 2016
Paul WilsonThanks Jose. Glad you like them.
February 17, 2016
Paul WilsonBrian,
Glad you like them. They are very important when working on your swing.
February 15, 2016
daviddonaldsonDo you advocate a slight lift of the front heel at this point or at the top of the backswing or would you prefer it to remain fully on the ground?
February 17, 2016
Paul WilsonDavid,
I want the heel on the ground if you can. If you have to lift it then 1″. The problem with lifting it is that it loses the coil ration between the shoulders, hips knee and feet. Lifting it also give you a powerful feeling in your arms because you can go back farther. I am not hitting anything going back. I am setting the backswing. Once set I uncoil with the legs to hit it. Here is a tip I do did on it:
Lift Heel or Not: https://ignitiongolf.com/lift-heel-backswing/
February 16, 2016
CraigSmithHi Paul,
Thanks again for starting up these checklists. They are great. I’m making screen grabs that I’m using at the range.
Just asking here about the 20 degree depth of swing. I’m not sure if I get this. Or perhaps exactly what you are measuring as 20 degrees…
Thanks!
Craig
February 17, 2016
Paul WilsonCraig,
Very good. I was thinking of uploading them all after I am done.
This explains depth of swing:
Depth of Swing: https://ignitiongolf.com/correct-backswing-depth/
June 22, 2019
chrisstitesPaul on backswing cant stopleft knee from movong to right so much i start my back swing trigger with my left shoulder i also need your thought on i should let the club hinge it self right
July 3, 2019
Paul WilsonChris,
You need to work on not moving the lower too much going back. Your shoulders move the most. They should be pulling your hips into position. Your hips pull your knees and your feet are the base. You are moving too much to relieve the tight coil. Watch:
Pros Know Its A Tight Coil: https://ignitiongolf.com/pros-know-tight-coil/
6 Things That Stop Torque: https://ignitiongolf.com/6-things-that-stop-torque/
Then:
How To Stabilize The Lower Body In The Backswing (belt buckle at ball): https://ignitiongolf.com/stabilize-lower-body/
Let’s Go Surfing: https://ignitiongolf.com/lets-go-surfing/
Knee Position Going Back: https://ignitiongolf.com/knee-position-going-back/
Forward Knee Behind Ball: https://ignitiongolf.com/forward-knee-behind-ball/
Lift Heel or Not: https://ignitiongolf.com/lift-heel-backswing/
February 4, 2022
ThomasGraywhen do you start rotating your forearms, wrists to get the swing plane pointed at the golf ball?
thnx…..