How Far Should Your Backswing Be in Golf? (Golf Swing Basics)

If you have been told that your golf swing length is too long, you are not alone. Many amateur golfers struggle with the proper length of golf swing, but how do you know what is the right swing length? In this video, we give you a simple setup checkpoint to help you find the right swing length to start hitting better golf shots!

If you are struggling to find the proper backswing length, you are not alone. Many amateur golfers could use a shorter golf swing. So how far should your backswing be in golf? With these simple golf swing basics, you will find your back swing can be shortened without sacrificing distance!

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[Senseslol]

I’m 6’3 200lb athletic build. I never needed to bring the club all the way back. When I do I’m less consistent. I will say, it does go farther and straighter.

[garykazanjian]

Please advise how to grip a driver. When I place the driver on the ground, it naturally seems to be open and facing upwards and I tend to close the face a bit as well as deloft it. Is this correct or should the you let the driver sit naturally at rest and then grip it that way?

[johnschickling]

Gave this a try and added 10 yds to my drive!

[qhqeqxc]

This tip seems to make a lot of sense and a swing that is too long is a problem for me on irons. When I measure it on a Zepp device, they say my tempo is too slow and that is probably because of the length of my backswing. I will definetly try this tip

[liukang]

Problem with amateur golfers is they want to sound like they know what they’re talking about, and try to give advice. I was told many times by amateurs that my back swing was way too long. Went to see a coach, and he said I had one of the most solid backswings he seen. My club was always parallel to the ground.