FINALLY Master The Takeaway With This SIMPLE Drill

Learn how to master the takeaway in your golf swing with this comprehensive lesson! We'll guide you through the key elements of a perfect takeaway, ensuring a smooth and controlled start to your swing. Discover how proper hand positioning, club path, and body rotation can set the foundation for a powerful and accurate shot. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced golfer, these tips will help you improve your swing consistency and overall performance. Watch now and take your golf game to the next level!"
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[@GolfPitt]

What did you think of the drill? I want to know!! 🤔

[@samnewman6270]

By far, this is the BEST video and explanation on mastering the takeaway. It took me from a double-digit golfer to single-digits and becoming one of the longest hitters in my golfing group. I'm truly enjoying my golf game right now and looking forward to continuing to learn from you and Adam's video lessons. Keep up the GREAT work, it truly has transformed my game and I'm sure it has done the same for others as well. Can't say enough about how GREAT the videos you guys put out, easy to understand and even easier to practice. Thank you to you both.

[@marypar4]

Are you setting the wrist oo take away?

[@larryherscher6317]

Excellent. I have been struggling with inside takeaway for years. When I can keep club head outside my hands on takeaway, I strike the ball much better. Using the two alignment sticks and keeping club head along stick longer and moving hands straight back with out wrist manipulation really helps . Thanks

[@donaldbrenner7641]

Great Drill

[@henryneoman3247]

I used to take the club away in the inside by turning the hip early and I hooked or pulled most of my shots, I was afraid to follow your takeaway lesson not to push or slice the ball. After I tried it for a couple of rounds I can not hit my irons any better, perfectly straight, even the longer irons which were my main weakness, thank YOU. The only issue I have now is I am fading the driver instead of drawing it, same with 3W, not the 5W or 7W though, any advice to get the driver and 3W straighter like my irons? Thanks!

[@christopherfloyd9394]

I’ve watched thousands of golf videos and this is one of if not the best all around golf tip I have seen. If you get the takeaway right everything else seems to fix itself.

[@christophershell1609]

Okay--- it finally clicked, THANK GOD !!!!! thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I have been struggling with this for some time now. I started playing golf from whe I was in my early teens about 5 years ago and this one video was just another one of your many videos I have watched and tried to implement. Now ---- I can honestly say I can not wait to get back out on the course next weekend. Yesterday was a good round --- BUT --- now with this --- this is literally just the few swing thoughts to maintain during the round from this point forward. I even implemented the and path during putting --- Holy cow what a difference.

[@jonathanstephens3839]

You and Adam are two of the best golf instructors period. You both explain everything in great detail for us amateurs.

[@GolfPitt]

That is our goal! To make this complicated game as simple as possible!

[@rickhearn4912]

Nice & easy instructions, well done.

[@Rifleman0311]

INSTANT SUBSCRIBER. You sold me immediately. 1000's of KZbin videos and this is one of the best describing the most important part of the swing. Getting to P2. Thanks!

[@Trueblue222]

I’ve watched a lot of golf instruction videos and this is the first I’ve seen that addresses hand line in correlation with the club head path. Gold dust. Thank you.

[@GolfPitt]

Thank you so much for watching! I’m so happy you found it useful!

[@josephchiles1863]

Excellent teaching video. If every beginner golfer would watch this video and learn this first, they would save themselves years of having to unlearn bad habits. I've seen so many golfers that had bad swings because they started the takeaway wrong, and the rest of their swing was making compensations for a bad takeaway. Really good video, thanks.

[@t821988]

This is the best takeaway video I have ever seen. Nicely explained. Thank You. Great job.

[@DriveForShow]

Excellent video…Great demonstration and explanation.

[@khaleelazan8903]

Mike you guys are the best . Keeping a complex game simple enough for us to understand and adapt to

[@GolfPitt]

thank you! that means the world to us! This is exactly why we do what do! To help as many people as possible play better golf and enjoy the worlds greatest game more than ever!

[@insulintype1]

Hands down one of the best video's I've seen on the take away! Fix your take away and most of the swing becomes automatic.

[@GolfPitt]

thank you! you are spot on! if you get the takeaway correct the rest of the swing gets much much easier!!

[@andrewtaylor4143]

Great simple explanation thanks

[@atxbowlingcoach]

Great way to explain the backswing. Great teaching. Thank you.

[@warwicklorraine]

Fantastic......I finally understand the takeaway

[@GolfPitt]

Let’s go!!

[@MsIng]

Such a clear understanding. Thank you so much.

[@GolfPitt]

You're very welcome!

[@Jdeneik]

Nelly checks these exact positions before every swing! Thank you great information!!!!

[@GolfPitt]

You're so welcome!

[@drlest717]

Excellent instruction, thank you, sir! I find this very helpful in getting my takeaway dialed in!

[@glennstoutenburg8349]

Thanks.. I’ve watched many of your videos and have improved my game ..

[@GolfPitt]

That’s great to hear and exactly why we do what we do, to help everyone enjoy the worlds, greatest game, even more and play their best! thank you for watching!

[@cjcapizzi4]

Mike, this is awesome! Thanks for all the time you spent with my swing, this further reinforced it!

[@GolfPitt]

You bet!

[@ZippeZappe]

Great explanation ! Adam's and your videos helped me so much. Greets vom Bavaria

[@GolfPitt]

thank you so much! we appreciate you watching and are so happy it has helped your game!!

[@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp]

Thanks. Take away super important. I will video myself to see how I'm doing. Good video lesson. Thanks again. Oscar Canada

[@christiandgreat8127]

I like the confidence Pitt!! 😊

[@lloydsingline340]

Good advice.Start is the most important part of the swing and STAY CONNECTED.

[@GolfPitt]

no doubt!!

[@stephenpole4260]

First time watching you absolutely fantastic golf instruction you make it so simple this video is going to be my number one go to when I'm working on my back swing, sweet as a nut

[@GolfPitt]

thank you so much for watching! i’m so happy you have found the content helpful!

[@crispyduck1706]

Best device to get that feel is the Leadbetter Straight Away - expensive but does the job

[@thedreamer2766]

Excellent instruction!

[@GolfPitt]

thank you!!

[@petersanders3402]

Excellent video. Thank you. Cheers

[@GolfPitt]

thank you!

[@briannagle6328]

Wow That was so so informative and the demonstration of the Pit falls of getting the takeaway wrong will cause You All sorts of Problems In your Golf Stroke...Thanks for taking the time to explain how crucial This Drill Is.

[@GolfPitt]

thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! i’m so happy it has helped you!

[@guylajeunesse]

Super good info. Very well explain and visual

[@GolfPitt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@discostu5645]

Best golf channel ever

[@antoinebourgeois6887]

Golf Pitt deserves so many more subscribers. He is excellent. Spread the word around!

[@GolfPitt]

Much appreciated! We are slowly growing the tribe. Thanks for being one of the first to join!

[@majorpayne164]

Great lesson. I struggle with hand path. Going to do this drill tomorrow!

[@GolfPitt]

You got this!

[@graceland75]

Outstanding. Thank you

[@GolfPitt]

thank you for watching!

[@steveperry1344]

this is a great and thorough lesson, easy to understand, i'm definetly guilty of sucking my arms, hands and club inside like you have shown. gonna work on it, thnx for the help..

[@GolfPitt]

thank you so much for watching! i hope this helps!

[@wenbray6396]

Mike,great teaching and understanding video. Quick question, I think at times I start to lift my hands slightly on the takeaway. So shoulder turn is limited. Am I correct in saying you want the players hands to stay on the same line going back until P 3 ? Then they will begin to turn up as shoulders turn more.

[@johnschwartz1536]

I like this thought of a "hand path" and "club path!" Now, is there a push back with the right shoulder and arm in taking these paths? I also like your recommendation of always "staying connected!" Well Done Sir!

[@GolfPitt]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@benbaum8183]

This helped a ton during my round this morning. I don't even realize myself disconnecting and hands going out.

[@GolfPitt]

Let’s go!!

[@rw_golf6387]

Hold or tape an alignment stick to the butt end of a golf club and swing with the stick against your lead thigh during the takeaway and lifting of the arms. Incredible drill to get the correct hand path and feel. This will likely feel horrible for most people but perfect on video. With this drill you can’t do it wrong. Do this and your ball striking will go to the next level.

[@larrybanford5196]

Golf Pitt. I have a horrible over the top move. I watched this video and the one with the gate drill. First off your videos are easy to understand. Secondary should I work on the take away drill before I start on the over the top drills? Or can I incorporate them together? Thanks for the content.

[@jamesmoran5548]

It is a fantastic video; a lightbulb went off with the two alignment rods. Not to make the drill a “triple-lindy,” but can you combine it with a towel under the arm connection drill?

[@jimadams7828]

ExcellentExcellent!! Excellent!

[@GolfPitt]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@donpartney1645]

I believe this is the best instruction I have read on line. Simple without over talking. I believe I swing in that manner; however, I sweep the ball and do not feel I am not hitting the back of the ballon the downswing. I occasionally take a small divot but not consistently. Should my angle of attack be more angled down to get to the back of the ball? Hope you can help. I do believe I have found a new on line swing coach. Thank you very much.

[@GolfPitt]

thank you so much for the kind words! i got you whatever you need! check out this video and let me know if it helps! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4jQdYWOlK12pKc

[@Skye_the_toller]

I was waiting for this one 😂😊

[@GolfPitt]

The wait is over!

[@rlee99p]

It’d be great to do this topic showing short long irons and hybrids and drivers to show any subtle differences. Thank you!

[@GolfPitt]

great suggestion! i will definitely do this for you! thanks for watching!

[@DIOS10]

Can we see a downswing hand plus club path ?? Excellent video. And at 6.55 you said, pressure into the grip… what you mean by pressure ? You mean pushing down on the grip ?

[@jimmyboyeldon5969]

Very very good

[@andycorso8498]

Brilliant!

[@davesisson7574]

When do you start to hinge in the takeaway?

[@donjr.m]

video on transition and downswing next 😊

[@GolfPitt]

you got it!

[@stevemar8027]

Can you just set the club by pushing down the left heel pad with slight shoulder movement down the toe line and have it hover over the ball at slight 45 degree angle then simply then simply turn your shoulders to the top and hit balls ?

[@bobtittle3760]

Hi Mike, this is a great explanation of the takeaway, especially noting the club path vs. the hand path. I had a tendency to push my hands away from my body which created a disconnected swing with inconsistent results. Awesome drills, Thank you!

[@GolfPitt]

thank you! so happy you are enjoying the content!

[@bobgilmer6579]

Mike I have a quick question. Does my torso take the club back. I know you say your shoulders but to stay connected I personally feel my rib cage area taking it back. Also do you do any online lessons if so where?

[@GolfPitt]

Hi Bob! yes you can absolutely feel your rib cage and chest be the thing that starts the backswing! I do offer online lessons and would love to help! You can email me at [e-mail] for all the details and to book!

[@ramlalbinkansaramdasmoe8416]

do you have how to hit hybrid or rescue clubs? tq

[@robertmcmanus8465]

Excellent video. The hands coming inside is the issue for me. I'd imagine it's from playing alot of baseball still.

[@GolfPitt]

check out this video and let me know if it helps! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH7Lk3tnrb-Jqq8

[@ke2277]

I am confused on when you hinge the wrists. At what point do you hinge and turn? I have seen some people say that once the hands reach the right leg but the club is not parallel to the target if you hinge at the right leg.

[@GabrielTAsher]

Any way to convert this to chipping putting takeaways? I’ve always used one takeaway for all clubs because of some weird OCD

[@Hung-mm1mu]

Âmzing video

[@IBOTCHvx33]

One thing I've always been stuck on, you get the set position, turn to the top, and then turn back through. But do you release the set position? or do you hold that angle you've created through and release it beyond the ball?

[@GolfPitt]

that is a great question and will be covered in detail in an upcoming video on the release! At the end of the day we don’t feel like we’re trying to hold the angle through the golf ball. the force of the rotation of the swing would mean that you were fighting the natural energy of the club. that said a lot of people who have been casting may need to feel more of their hands and handle accelerating past the golf ball through impact which in the near term may feel like your not releasing the set position at first…. We want to get all of the energy we can out of that set position we create into and through the ball.

[@gnr1269gnrosario]

Wouldn't the handpath be different with longer clubs line driver?

[@chungkitlam3406]

This great takeaway technique is to ensure swing plane control.

[@johnmartin4332]

I've tried this and it helps tremendously, however now I have the tendency to come down too steep. Any suggestions??? Thanks

[@H0VA]

all that means is your hand path is coming over that line

[@rickmiller8893]

I made the mistake of stretching the club head out down the line so long the hands followed it... Then I began to believe in it as I thought that was "built in" arm lift and necessary. I didn't think about low camera angles of the pros on tv.

[@OctaneAndAmmo]

I have been working on this premise for several years and I think the biggest issue I have is that the right arm stays on top of the left instead of bending up. It causes me to not be as deep on my backswing and be across the line the longer the club.

[@GolfPitt]

take some back swings with your right hand open, so it can’t impart any influence on the club… this is going to give your lead arm a good workout and should help. And if that doesn’t work, just try doing your best jon rahm imitation!! 😂. I say this jokingly but not really. We have many many very good players who use visuals as feels, a “short jon rahm” is one very effective one!

[@OctaneAndAmmo]

@@GolfPitt thank you! I appreciate your help.

[@MrShagdog]

OK, GOOD STUFF ! 1) Keep your hands centered with the CL of chest, ENTIRE SWING.2) This is a lead side, body powered swing, for me. The trail side is passive. 3) I also set the shaft at the start-up trigger, aligning with the lead arm, pointing to the swing radius pt ( lead arm-pit area ) and maintain this alignment entire swing to control the arc radius, low pt of the swing. The connected lead side ( NO ARM SWINGING) How do you get the body starts & continues the swing to the "end" of the takeway. Now what ??? How do yo get the lead arm/ club unit up to th shoulder line with-out "lifting" the arms off the body. BTW, I wish you & Porzack had come along 10 yrs ago. I'm 73, and I've wasted a lot of time learning bad technique.

[@wenbray6396]

Mike, love the simplicity, but we all know who struggle in getting this correct its not simple. I have always been a little confused on when the hips start to rotate in the takeaway. Are they quiet for the first foot. Do they turn with the shoulders and club going back etc etc. thanks.

[@rubelukeable]

Same here

[@GolfPitt]

the hips should be quiet for the first foot the hands move! check out this video, it speaks on the topic! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6KXqZ58pt9se6M

[@Stiffshaft_Golf]

This video, as well as the one you reference in this comment, are 2 of the best explained videos I've watched. Truly great teachings. ​@GolfPitt

[@jeffp2001]

I never understand this, what about the once piece drill they put the butt of club in stomach and turns all together if it all turns together wouldn’t hands and club head go in a semi circle how long does the hands and club stay on line? When I do it I feel like I’m dragging the head and it stays closed.. I think your rt but I’m not quite there. Thx

[@SergeantRichGolfing]

Easy with a wedge,,, but longer irons like a 7 iron is where I struggle. Even though it "should" be the same swing the feel is different somehow.

[@GolfPitt]

It’s because the club is longer. The ball is further away from you and the line angel is different. I bet the rhythm of the backswing gets a little quicker when you have a longer club en hence the mechanics breakdown.. try really slowing it down in the takeaway

[@sugar-ray262]

Have watched way too many you tube videos on the golf swing. Your videos along with Adams are simple the best!! Great explanation and drill on the takeaway. Everything else is garbage

[@GolfPitt]

Thank you for that comment! Glad you found us!

[@Coach8687]

Set club early up through PW then a bit later as clubs get longer 🤓

[@jonathanrandall6592]

When I try this with the pinky squeeze my club gets too far outside my hands. Miles off the “p2” position, not sure what I’m missing

[@GolfPitt]

check your hand path and make sure it’s not moving out while you do this. Also simply put if the club is too far outside at that point you can simply try to feel slightly more inside and it’ll actually be right on plane.

[@Yipper12]

This is the Mac O’Grady takeaway?

[@johnysubedi]

What about the driver?

[@bmatt772727272]

No difference in my opinion

[@GolfPitt]

hand path and club path remain the same, the hinge will happen a little wider and softer. I will get some content up for you guys soon!

[@risingstars9192]

Have such a hard time setting the club. I set to late and club gets across the line and my hands too close to face :(

[@GolfPitt]

It’s difficult for most people! Try this feel. Feel like you are pushing a beach ball beneath the water with your lead hand. This downward motion on the butt of the club will help set the club

[@dry509]

Don’t get the club head working its way up the shaft…not sure what you mean?

[@philndebmorris504]

OK

[@dry509]

But once they hands get past the shoelaces, then what… That’s the tricky part for me?

[@pokerrich9]

Correcting my inside takeaway has made me worse at golf

[@mesillahills]

Where you are going all wrong is in execution. In a touring pro "connected" swing the arms and shoulders only go along for the ride. It is the big body trunk muscles which take the club back. The path back is determined by them. This is why both Nicklaus and Palmer insisted that the first four inches of the take-away are the most important part of the backswing. That is because it is the only place in the swing where the big body trunk muscles can initiate the swing. Once past that point the swing is what you are teaching. And that is an unconnected swing that is loaded with a need for timing. That timing NEVER carries to the first tee. Some touring pros say their golf swing is only as good as the first four inches of the take-away. Hal Sutton said that. What I am saying is not particularly easy to do when you have done it wrong all your life. I like to think it is the muscles on my side located just above my belt line. And you can't take it back EVEN A SMIDGE with your arms and shoulders. Wrists ALONE are another issue for some golfers. They can be moved without moving the arms and shoulders. Tom Weisskopf did that. All this is also how you also get "level". You are moving everything around a single axis. The need for timing is dramatically reduced. Swings are getting shorter today. Now you know why.

[@federationspace5264]

uhh ok skip to 6:59 for the actual instruction. so much wasted time barfing about angles and checkpoints. if you're supposed to move your body and chest not your arms and hands, a movement that is completely counter-intuitive and not what 99.9% of golfers would naturally think to do, maybe you want to start with that, right? it's difficult to master the takeaway when you don't know what to do. i still don't know if i believe him.

[@User_LUdrcn]

Chill…if are paying $100 , you can complain, you are getting excellent advice for free. Enjoy.

[@federationspace5264]

@@User_LUdrcn fair enough. i was a little hot under the collar. it's draining and annoying listening to more talk about positions because every 6 handicapper can do that. nobody ever tells you what to do (except you).

[@User_LUdrcn]

@@federationspace5264 😂 I don’t want to tell you what to do. I have been teaching golf for 25 years. Hand path is very important and rarely discussed in detail. Swing smoothly .

[@federationspace5264]

@@User_LUdrcn uh with my body or my arms? Butch harmon says the complete opposite of this instruction. I have no clue what to do.

[@bmatt772727272]

@@federationspace5264what’s connected to the club? Your hands or your body?

[@clydesandry5351]

Done many times exactly the same on KZbin, but still great info. Check out Average golfer. 'Testing the tips' Danny Mead, etc. But still a huge key to great ball striking for golfers of all ages...👍🏻

[@gnr1269gnrosario]

Wouldn't the handpath be different with longer clubs line driver?

[@Patchkaa33]

what about the driver??

[@dry509]

But once they hands get past the shoelaces, then what… That’s the tricky part for me?