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I found it useful to create a digital check list that can be used to evaluate positions in the backswing and follow through. I also think it is helpful how all the Phases are consistent and build upon one another.

Swing Check List
{Advanced concept}
impact - Left Hand & Left Leg (Phase I)
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Club parallel - Square to Square (Phase II)
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Arm parallel - Lag & Axiom (Phase III & IV)
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Setup
Backswing
Follow through
Backswing
Follow through
Backswing
Follow through
Feet
Left
2 inches outside of hip neutral
Weight slightly on the inside
Weight centered, heels to toes.
80% of weight
100% weight - favoring heel.
100% weight - favoring heel.
100% weight - favoring heel.
Right
2 inches outside of hip neutral
Weight slightly on the inside
Weight centered, heels to toes.
Ankle slightly rolled toward the target
80% of weight favoring heel
Ankle slightly rolled toward the target
80% of weight favoring heel
Right heel off ground. Ankle slightly rolled toward the target
Knees
Left
Flexed
Straight (not locked)
Straight (not locked)
Straight (not locked)
Right
Flexed
Slightly bent towards target
Slightly bent towards target
Bent towards target
Hips
Left
Create posture by swivel at the hips.
{Slight hip bump towards the target}
Joint neutral, glut rotated back {Post up}
Joint neutral, glut rotated back {Post up}
Joint neutral, glut rotated back {Post up}
Right
Create posture by swivel at the hips.
{Slight hip bump towards the target}
Hips slightly open towards target
Glut rotated back
Hips slightly open towards target
Glut rotated back
Hips open towards target
Torso
Upright (good posture)
{Slight spine angle, hip bump}
No spine angle. Facing target
Shoulders
Left
- Parallel to the target
Both parallel to target
Both parallel to target
Back is square to target, full turn.
Open, facing target
Right
- Parallel to the target
{Pull with Lat sets the plane}
Down, below left shoulder
{Pull} Rotated slightly back
Parallel to target
{Pull} Rotated back
Open, facing target
Head
Down and behind the ball
Ball position off of left cheek.
Arms
Left
Straight
Hands just behind chin
Straight
Straight
Right
Straight
Hands just behind chin
Elbow bent and tucked in
Straight
Wrists
Left
Loose feeling
Flat towards target
Slightly cupped
Slightly cupped
Slightly cupped
Right
Loose feeling
Almost touching left wrist.
Almost touching left wrist.
Club
Square to target
NA
Just past square to target
Toe up
Toe up
Just past toe up
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Note: Full swing is similar to Phase III and IV checklist. The difference is the arms, wrists, head and everything should now be neutral - no tension. There is no checklist on finish because everyone is unique at their finished state.
Sample Swing thoughts - pre swing drill
Proper Setup.
Flat left wrist at impact. Weight shift to left side - joint neutral. Right knee at target. (Phase I)
Keep Left arm straight. This promotes full shoulder turn and lag (prevents getting club back or getting club to the ball with elbow flex and not proper turn or lag build up).
Shoulders square at impact. Right shoulder dropped lower than the left shoulder. (Phase II)
Release club face - square to square to square. (Phase II)
Maximum Acceleration on post up - at impact - like throwing a ball. (Phase III)
Timing/Tempo - like throwing a ball (Phase IV)
Most of my swing thoughts can be practiced in pre-swing drill. Swing thoughts vary over time. Keep reviewing your current checklist items and find which thoughts make a difference.
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