Knee Position - Golf Backswing Drill

Hi, Dave Cahill here with Cahill Golf. This is a follow-up video to The Golf Backswing Drill specifically focusing on knee positions. We will be talking about both right and left knee positions as the club reaches the top of the golf backswing.

Notice that the left or target side knee has bent forward and very slightly in. The right knee is almost straightened, but do not lock it. The right knee must remain somewhat flexed with the hips turned fully. This is a powerful position. I use the forward knee along with the hips as the weight shifts from the back to front foot during the downswing. The correct knee positions aid in proper rotation and weight transfer, they contribute to power and accuracy in the golf swing.

GOLF BACKSWING DRILL
1. Take your stance: place the heels about 12 inches apart.
2. Secondly, hold the left arm out in front of the body and parallel with the shoulder. Then place the right arm in position. The shaft will be parallel with the ground.
3. Next, cock the wrist straight up. The club shaft is now perpendicular to the ground.
4. Now lay the club back so that it is flat or parallel with the ground. This puts the right wrist in the correct position.
5. Keep your eyes looking straight ahead while turning or rotating the hips and shoulders back as much as possible.
6. Looking over the left shoulder, bow over into address position.

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