How To Start The Golf Club Back

Here's another tip on how to start the golf club back in the golf swing. I thought of this when a student recently came out for a lesson and I noticed he was really handsy as he took the club back.
This faulty takeaway stopped him from creating depth in the backswing. This lead to his club being laid off at the top. When you lay the club off, it can lead to an over the top swing causing pulls, pull hooks and pull slices.
In teaching him how to take the golf club back I came up with a memorable way to do it. You need to say to yourself, grip, setup, switch. That's it. Once I explained it to my student he instantly learned how to take the golf club back and it was so memorable that he did it for every other shot while we did the lesson.
What this tip and understand these things then apply it to your swing. If so, you too can learn how to take the golf club back properly allowing you to be in a great position at the top of the backswing.
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[@trainerpa1961]

hello I want to thank you for this excellent video. I saw him three weeks ago, but today he can go play. I put it into practice, for the first time in a round, the ease and how I recovered distance was incredible. I was somewhat depressed because with the driver it reaches a maximum of 200 to 210 yards of air and final distance 230 to 235. When before I had an average of 275 to 290 and sometimes reached 300 yards, in final distance in the farway. Today I reached 275 with the driver and others like it. Of course, in all the other clubs, the distances also improved a lot. I want to thank you, may God bless you, in one round, only two shots blocked me, for coming out with your hands, let the successes continue, very grateful, Caracas, Venezuela, Pedro.

[@glennroddy16]

Thank you so much for your golf instruction and a great positive attitude.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very welcome. I appreciate the support. I really do want people to improve.

[@user-ii2lz3sc4g]

There is no question, in my mind, that this is right. If I just turn the shoulders around my central axis I hit great shots. If I use arms in the back swing then I don't. The key for me is that I can tell immediately if I've used arms in the back swing, because I lose balance in the follow through. Paul is onto something taking arms out, for me it starts with the back swing. If I let he shoulders 'take my arms' in rotation not only do I hit the best shots I also finish in text book posture. This, for me also cures slice with longer clubs, not sure quite why, but happy enough it does. Following Paul's advice I'm getting more consistent. Happy days.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. Glad you are working on it.

[@ajl4897]

Thank you Señor for the tip.. saw some improvement in minutes

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. Glad to help.

[@rondriggers2755]

Just started watching your videos. Great teaching. Thank you

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the support. Let me know if you have any issues. For people that have just found me start with these: Body Swing Concept: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2ncap17rr5ma80 Grip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIK9faNul6tgjdk Hinge Rehinge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c Alignment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHe9lGONppdraM0 Secure Grip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3mmdoOrbsqSZ80 Best Drill: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYfLpX9jmZZ1b7s Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGLQhGiBqp2EZ5I

[@andromeda436]

Love you Paul. A legend. Love your delivery, teaching style and especially your swing!!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the support.

[@bwhick7492]

This was the best advice I have ever received in my life. Thank you so much.

[@paulwilsongolf]

You are so welcome. Glad to help.

[@johnbuck2093]

I see this very problem with half the golfers in my leagues. This tip would help them greatly. Grip, Stance then Shoulder. And one of your other great tips, keep your arms glued to the sides of your chest (fixing a sloppy swing).

[@paulwilsongolf]

Let them know about me. This is just such an easy way to take it back. Even it's not perfect it will be way better than what most people are doing.

[@trainerpa1961]

excellent tips, thank you

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@bradleystuart8608]

As soon as you said even with the armpit, I was like aha! THAT is the groove I have been missing! Thank you Paul, can’t wait for tomorrow’s game!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yes, this is a critical position. Get this and the top is a breeze.

[@anthonycoleman1909]

The problem with your videos Paul is that you have so many great tips it is going to take days and days to go through them

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you like the tips. Definitely take your time and work on 1 area of your game then move on. I would start with the hinging and rehinging: --------------WRIST RELEASE / SNAP--------- kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mZaYSpidF6qpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXZcoajhN-ehsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF7ReIBsrrNqb5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mop2p9br9oY5I ----------- Hinge Rehinge ----------- kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4PPiWp4d6uinsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5CyYXtohrN5pZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpyapWyvfaiCY6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5zaoJ2nq7mEgck Then move on to legs and hips: Most popular trigger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8

[@jonathangan6469]

Awesome impromptu meeting with you Paul in the parking lot yesterday! Thanks im gonna trying it out today.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Great to meet you guys. Here is the video of my working with a student: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2a1oJ2KrZqmfqs Here are the steps I talked about: Wrists = Spin (Step 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXZcoajhN-ehsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mZaYSpidF6qpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mop2p9br9oY5I Body = Direction (Step 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIebpoaQZpt1r9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2mpqYaQiNJ-e9k (secret tip)

[@ThePaulkitchen]

Paul, I am officially a disciple of your method and principles. Unbelievable results. One question - I'm pulling/hooking my wedges. I saw your video on belt buckle but I didn't understand how that was different from using my hips in the normal swing. Could you say it in a different way so I can have a lightbulb moment? Thank you so much.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it. First, if you are pull/hooking wedges you have a grip problem. I haven't hooked a wedge in about 40 years. You need to be severely closed to do this. So start with the grip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIK9faNul6tgjdk Next, short clubs don't have you firing your legs hard vs. say a driver where you are trying to hit it 300. So if you turn your legs (motor) off what is your power source? No legs and you will hit with arms. This sends it over the top and you will pull it. If the face is closed through impact you will pull hook it. So check the grip. From the top absolutely turn the arms off and turn the belt buckle to get the body moving. Here is a great drill to practice to get the feeling: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJnYiKN6YpabrMk

[@alan777cooper]

Great lesson. Thank you.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it! Thanks.

[@BenBGolf]

You're the only one I watch on youtube for instruction. Thank you! This is very helpful as I get ready to ramp up golf for a new season! Great tips! One question. Where should my hands be in relation to the club face at address with irons? I've had my hands in front of the ball, creating a forward shaft lean at address, is that incorrect?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for following me. This is the right idea whether it's me or someone else. You need to stick to 1 technique and commit to it. Don't get your hands too far ahead. If so you can't do the neutral grip. Instead your grip will be strong shutting the face at the top giving you the false sense of hitting straighter or hooked shots. Have your hands even with the ball or very slightly ahead. You need to watch this too on how to get forward shaft lean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH6XgItpopdgb5I

[@BenBGolf]

@@paulwilsongolf thank you!!

[@deirdreruane8104]

Iv said it before.n I'll say it again, Paul Yr a gr8 teacher..thank you for this😊

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it.

[@prasunchakraverty5093]

Brilliant analysis.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@6969201]

Thanks Paul Awesome tip.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@rayg1022able]

Great tip Paul thanks!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@jempowell3212]

Great tip, thank you, again.

[@paulwilsongolf]

You're welcome!

[@mikek1497]

Great tip. I just need you to follow me playing. I nail these on the range, first couple holes, then lose focus, regroup and come in wishing I could erase 3 holes.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Need clear thoughts and stick to an easier swing. 80% no more. When get in trouble when we get greedy. Also, once you hit a bad shot never take chances. Get it back in play. Try to make bogey and get out of there.

[@joshb517]

Hi Paul huge fan and love your work Does this apply to driver too? You didn’t demonstrate driver in this video and It feels awkward to do the back of driver rather than iron. Thanks

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yes. Please do it with all clubs. Thanks for the support.

[@paulwilfridhunt]

I think I can do that. Thank you teacher. It makes so much sense. Now I’ve got a chance

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. This is simple and memorable.

[@paulwilfridhunt]

@@paulwilsongolf Amen

[@Mr.Helper.]

I struggled with this for a long time … wish I was taught this a long time ago

[@paulwilsongolf]

A lot of people have trouble taking it back. They snatch it back so hard they are already locked up by the time they hit the top. Try this way and see how you do.

[@AresROC]

Paul, your tips are among the best. Your swing thoughts take half the effort and doubles the result. Hope to visit you soon one day!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.

[@voertsek8404]

Thanks Paul My game has improved dramatically after following you Great work 🇦🇺

[@paulwilsongolf]

Great to hear. Stay focused and make it simple. Too many people jumping around and making it complicated.

[@budwest9385]

🙌🙌 thank you

[@paulwilsongolf]

You're welcome.

[@johnbartel5229]

BTW great swing tops. Thank you.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks.

[@jimhansen342]

I've reached my potential by using my arms, sad but true. I am now committed to learning the golf swing by using your body swing technique. Why? Because it just makes sense!

[@paulwilsongolf]

It sure does. Once you make the switch you will hit the ball as far if not farther with a feeling of nothing. Then you will be kicking yourself for not learning it sooner. Keep at it. I would do this first: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYi9aaqNqLlsfqc

[@ohmyfungus5810]

Mr Wilson, hello again, thank you very much for this very good video as I used to roll it on the inside in the takeaway and have a flat/laid off swing. I am relatively tall (6 foot 4) and have been told that having high hands is good for taller people, especially considering my swing is extremely flat. Is it worth me feeling as though my hands are very high (almost like Scheffler’s position at the top)? What are your thoughts on high hands at the top?

[@paulwilsongolf]

I have see this many times in the past. Tall guys do a short guys swing. I tell them to use your height to their advantage. So coil it back. Once you get to 3/4 back you need to lift it up. Watch this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGS4fKJ_oLp9ask If you swing with a mirror in front of you (which you should do about 200-300 practice swings per day for 2 weeks) you should see the whole shaft of the club above your head. Too flat and your head will cut through the shaft. So the mirror is off of your toes. Swing back and watch the shaft. In 2 weeks it will be fixed then you will be hitting it an easy 30-50 yards longer.

[@GoSneks]

Lookin good coach

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks.

[@travisjaggers2114]

Once you make the full turn do you lift slightly with the arms? Thank you!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yes. You need to lift the club and set your wrist hinge. After you keep doing it and loosen your wrists it should go up there on its own.

[@WhereTheyPlayForPay]

Paul - which of your videos should I watch to stop my brain from wanting to start the downswing with my arms? While getting better , t’s still a reflex a lot of the time (especially with longer clubs)

[@paulwilsongolf]

Do this until mastered: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYfLpX9jmZZ1b7s Once you can do that you are then adding legs and hips for more power. Watch this too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKaye6uslJdlfs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIebpoaQZpt1r9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXrTZZycgNqNf9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpfYqJJqibyCicU

[@Mark-uh7cr]

Paul I would love to get your instruction to help my swing after two broken shoulders...

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well, are they healed? With an injury like that you certainly don't want to be hitting hard with your arms. You need to learn a body swing which is exactly what I teach. Let me know about the arms and what is going on with your current game so I have more info.

[@dhamilton201]

Great lesson, love your videos. From the point of your hands being in align with your arm pit, do you drop your hands at that point on the downswing to get in the slot for a shallower swing?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks. I am not dropping. I am just not hitting or helping with the arms. From the top you have 1/4 of a second to impact. As soon as you drop you will be at the ball so when are you going to fire the lower. There's not enough time. I have done this as a drill for a few people but in doing so they were super slow swings just to get the feel of not coming over the top. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWnGfGimhZiVjrM Trigger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8 Cheek Trigger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGLQhGiBqp2EZ5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/an62q4pth510mdU kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJnYiKN6YpabrMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2Hdp5aPj7WCpc0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooayfYCilN-gm80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6jcn6p8d9GXrJY kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH6tlomPgL-ia5Y

[@dhamilton201]

@@paulwilsongolf Thanks Paul

[@tractors9422]

Hey, I love your tips. I'm 13 and sort of struggle with flipping the wrists a little but still hit the ball then turf. How can I fix that?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. People make too much of flipping. I need you to purposely roll your wrists and get it hooking. This is step 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mZaYSpidF6qpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/baDPc6Stjatmf80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXZcoajhN-ehsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF7ReIBsrrNqb5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mop2p9br9oY5I Once you can do that you have half right. You have the right spin as opposed to slice spin leaving the face open. Now you work on your body to start the downswing. This will move the release point ahead of the ball and get rid of the flip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHa6lmx9ltSkrtE kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX65pGmJj7N1f7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH6XgItpopdgb5I Legs and Hips Trigger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8 Cheek Trigger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGLQhGiBqp2EZ5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/an62q4pth510mdU kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJnYiKN6YpabrMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2Hdp5aPj7WCpc0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooayfYCilN-gm80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6jcn6p8d9GXrJY kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH6tlomPgL-ia5Y

[@tractors9422]

@@paulwilsongolf thanks so much for the links. I was hitting some good shots last week but now maybe just started to over think it.

[@61JZ]

Do you have any videos on looping drills to prevent coming over the top?

[@paulwilsongolf]

I have a few: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2mpqYaQiNJ-e9k (secret tip) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZOoXpuwib2ahNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4bbnX5-grJ7qsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/pme8iJx4hdOEp6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqGkppp6q8aenLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/emKufWp9bbugqNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJSzfpJ8iNR7hK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXm2lJyFhpZod6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6GbfqWfgb9nqck kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGXbhoCKmNehaKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/maDKqplsis97bbc

[@crxin2000]

Good thought process. My swing is pretty decent but I can’t start my swing without shimmying my hip right. Not a sway but I need to start my movement. I know I lose distance from this but it’s hard to NOT do it.

[@paulwilsongolf]

So grip set up shimmy is your thought.

[@crxin2000]

@@paulwilsongolf my thought is grip. Set up. Then What leads my take away. Club head? Hands? Hip movement.?

[@paulwilsongolf]

You do your grip then setup. Now you are good to go. I want you with a thought other than hands pulling it back. Your arms are connected to your body. Move your body and your arms move. So something body related is your first thought whether it be hips, shoulders whatever works. You seem like a young guy. You should be hitting it minimum 250. You need to work on these 2 drills for 30 days. If so, you will easily be hitting it 250+: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZesfmV9jM9sedU kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnvIcpZ7jsepnq8

[@crxin2000]

@@paulwilsongolf thank you sir. I still hit really good and can score low but mostly my swing is so slow because I focus on swinging at the ball. Not hitting the ball. You would be shocked at how short my irons are( which I won’t post here) haha.

[@paulwilsongolf]

So stick to the plan. Get some more distance and just think how good you could get.

[@timisnor1881]

looking for a drill to keep the same tempo from the top of the back swing through impact

[@paulwilsongolf]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epume5iGbNGaadE kzbin.info/www/bejne/g56vm3ilrtZ4f6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX_LeqyenpZmbKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHvQn5uwg6qabJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKK6laZnrLqcitE

[@Peter-we8iw]

I feel like starting the backswing with the clubhead lets the weight of the club turn my body and set the top of the backswing. The lower body then automatically activates the downswing and release. Am I doing it right?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well you want to start it back with your coil. I just get worried that people start hinging too soon which activates the arms. I like how you say the lower body automatically activates. This is good think for sure. Just try the grip, setup switch for a bit and see if it helps.

[@mrleeonthetrack]

🐐🐐🐐

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the support.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Just letting you know that I have my own section on this major magazine now. I am posting 2 tips per day. Lots of work. I will continue to do tips on KZbin with more to come in the spring. www.mensjournal.com/pursuits/golf-tips/

[@johnbartel5229]

What's the difference between your "swing machine" book and your current book?

[@paulwilsongolf]

They are similar but different. All the years SMG was out I answers tens of thousands of questions so I tried to add most of this stuff to The Body Swing. I also took out the machine and made it even easier. 4 positions instead of 6. Those who have both say they compliment each other. I would agree.

[@Kra3Train]

Huge

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yes, this is a good one for sure.

[@user-bn6pk7nn5q]

Yet more gold dust

[@paulwilsongolf]

For sure. It is all here. People just need to hear what I am saying.

[@1SmokeyRider]

Some people are good learners. Lol!

[@paulwilsongolf]

"Some" is the key word there. I would like it to be "most."

[@1SmokeyRider]

@@paulwilsongolf love your lessons.

[@liifeguard3319]

Arm has to be behind the line Not down the line Gold

[@paulwilsongolf]

Exactly. Lot of people do this wrong.

[@plugger4945]

Confused-One video, you are saying start the club back with the lower “Body”, Now “Take It back with the SHOULDERS !” WTH?? Am I the only one that caught this inconsistency? I see lots of praise and outright ass kissing, but No One notices the constant flip flop?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Which one did I say take it back with your lower body?