Speed starts in the backswing, and when we load it correctly, the downswing feels fast without forcing it. In this video, we ...

For years I believed a bigger backswing would create more power and better golf shots. Instead, it led to timing issues, ...

The backswing is a critical part of a great golf swing. It sets the stage for solid contact, which is why it's something golfers constantly monitor and practice. That said, no two backswings are the ...

Most golf instructors focus on improving a player's backswing because a lot of flaws in the downswing occur as a result of starting from a bad position at the top, says David Leadbetter, one of Golf ...

Do you make a fake backswing turn? It's something we've written about before, and a common mistake that a lot of golfers make. But how do you know if you're faking your backswing turn? For that, PGA ...

There are two primary schools of thought in golf today when it comes to pivot motion. One believes that during the backswing, you load by shifting your center to the right as you rotate, then return ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. The first move in any golf swing — the takeaway — is absolutely crucial. What you ...

One of the most popular golf swing killers is sliding in the backswing. For any golfer who regularly does this, you know that it opens up all sorts of issues in your swing sequence, leading to ...