American Xander Schauffele at the top of the swing in a practice round of the British Open at Royal Troon Golf Club this week. The length of your backswing depends on your physique and flexibility. — AP
SOME golfers don’t want to commit to a specific swing model and it might be worth them taking something from the “Eight-Step Swing”.
This was developed by American coach Jim McLean, based around the idea that a golfer doesn’t need to swing to exact positions but must move the club and body through acceptable corridors.
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