Get Your Swing in Sync Right From the Start

Christina Ricci reveals a common mistake—taking the club back with your hands first—that causes your swing to get out of sequence. Learn the proper one-piece takeaway to keep your arms and chest in sync for a more powerful and consistent swing.

Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to learn the one-piece takeaway, a fundamental move that keeps your arms and chest in sync at the start of your swing.

Why: Taking the club back with your hands first causes your swing to get out of sequence, leading to compensations, inconsistency, and a loss of power.

How:

Pinch Your Arms: At address, pinch your arms together so they feel like one unit with your chest.
Move as One: Take the club back by moving your arms and chest together at the same rate.
Stay Connected: Keep your arms in front of your torso throughout the backswing and downswing.
Stay Wide: Focus on a wide backswing, feeling like you are reaching away from your body.

Your Instructor

Christina Ricci

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