YouTube Video Summary: Mastering the Full Golf Swing for Beginners
Host: Amy
Series: Beginner Golf Lessons
Objective:
Amy guides beginners through the transition from half swings to full swings using three key checkpoints and a simple drill to develop proper form, consistency, and power.
🏌️ Key Checkpoints for the Full Swing
- Top of the Backswing:
- Start from the familiar half swing (L-position).
- Movement Focus: Instead of using knees or hips, use the shoulder blade to complete the backswing.
- Correct Position:
- Shaft should be parallel to the ground and parallel to the target line.
- Clubface at a 45° angle (square).
- Left arm covers the right shoulder, maintaining original spine angle.
- Flexibility Note:
- If less flexible, it’s fine to fall slightly short of parallel.
- Make sure the club points slightly left of the target to stay on plane.
- Three-Quarter Finish (Key for Power & Speed):
- Often overlooked but crucial for maximizing swing speed.
- Common Mistake: Stopping body rotation early, causing flying elbows and loss of power.
- Correct Form:
- Elbows stay together, grip end points at the target.
- Body rotation, not just arm movement, completes the swing.
- Full Finish:
- Natural continuation from the 3/4 position due to momentum.
- Modern Finish Style:
- Club shaft wraps across the body, not vertically upright (which strains the body).
- Maintain balance with a relaxed, controlled follow-through.
🥣 The “Bowl Drill” for Swing Mechanics
- How to Do It:
- Hold a bowl upside down (pretend it’s filled with food).
- Swing through the checkpoints:
- Top of Backswing: Keep the “food” from spilling (correct elbow angles and wrist position).
- 3/4 Finish: Elbows together, supporting the bowl.
- Full Finish: Maintain form without “spilling.”
- Avoid:
- Chicken wings (elbows flaring apart).
- Over-rotating or flattening the swing plane.
- Purpose:
- Reinforces elbow connection and proper rotation.
- Trains muscle memory for balanced, controlled swings.
✅ Key Swing Reminders:
- Keep your spine angle steady—avoid lifting or dipping.
- Use the left shoulder blade to create a full coil.
- Engage hip rotation for added power, especially on the downswing.
- Elbows together during follow-through to maintain swing integrity.
Next Steps:
- Practice hitting balls using the three checkpoints and bowl drill.
- In the next lesson, Amy will show how to apply this full swing technique to different clubs.
Engagement:
Amy encourages questions and feedback in the comments section for further clarification.
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