Note from The Surge: We've finally finished in Orlando. I always learn some new about our sport and make some new friends. Did a good interview, which I'll tell you about later — don't want to “scoop” the writer. All in all, a good show.
Going through my notes, I ran across a drill I've used for years to help students understand where the top of the backswing is so they know their “place in space.” You don't need a club. In fact I suggest you do it several times without one. But it really helps if you stand at mirror. This is how you get a “light club.”
BACKSWING DRILL' FIND THE TOP OF THE BACKSWING:
1. Assume address ready posture position and extend left arm like
holding a club.
2. Put your right hand under your left elbow (see “A”).
3. Right hand pulls the left arm and torso back and lifts arm up, clearing
chest. Keep left arm and shaft of club over the toe line.
4. When you reach the limit of your torso turn and arm lift (see “B”,
put your right hand on your left hand (like gripping the club). This is
the 'top of your backswing'.
5. You must now mentally visualize and physically feel this position,
and automatically return to it in order to achieve your full potential
from your backswing, with no angle change.
This is a good drill for any time of day or night. Remember, a mirror really helps.
The Surge!