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The Two-Phase Backswing: David Bobrowski's Method

Name: The Two-Phase Backswing: David Bobrowski's Method
Uploaded: 2021-04-15T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 6 min 10 s
Channel: David Bobrowski
Description: Does your club head inside right from the start of the backswing? David Bobrowski, a coach in Noisy-le-Roi, breaks down the backswing into two distinct phases that are easy to work on, so you reach the top of the swing in a position that brings the club directly back toward the ball.

Does your club head inside right from the start of the backswing? David Bobrowski, a coach in Noisy-le-Roi, breaks down the backswing into two distinct phases that are easy to work on, so you reach the top of the swing in a position that brings the club directly back toward the ball.

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What the lesson shows

According to David Bobrowski, The first phase extends to the parallel bar on the floor.. This is where people very often tend to pull the club inward, with hands that are too active and wrap around the club, and shoulders that flatten out. His advice: completely frozen hands, take no action during these first few centimeters, keeping the “Y” shape between the club and your forearms. The club rises thanks to your body: We'll start with the hips, and the club takes up its position without entering the building.

The second phase is easier: the body is already turned, but the arms have remained low. All you have to do is raise your arms toward the sky and slightly bend your wrists to get into a position that brings you directly back to the ball. He also reminds them of his warm-up exercise: use only your left hand to set up the club, then raise your arms. The backswing sets the tone for what follows, because the swing is a loop: if it starts off in the wrong direction, it will continue in the wrong direction.

The Exercise, Step by Step

At address, form a Y shape between the club and your forearms.
Freeze your hands completely: do nothing for the first few centimeters.
Start the lift by pushing with your hips until the club is parallel to the ground.
Once you've turned your body, raise your arms toward the sky and slightly bend your wrists.
Hit the balls, clearly distinguishing between the two phases.

Key Takeaways

Phase 1: From takeoff to the parallel club on the ground.

Frozen hands, with Y tucked between the club and his forearms.

The start comes from the hips, not the hands.

Phase 2: Raise your arms and slightly bend your wrists.

The backswing determines the entire rest of the swing path.

Mistakes to Avoid

Pushing the club too far inside right from the start.
Hands that are too active and curl up at the start of the backswing.
Shoulders that are getting flatter.
To believe that one is not doing anything with one's hands, even though one is still doing so.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Slow-motion backswings up to parallel, hands frozen
Exercise using only the left hand to position the club, then raise your arms
Shots taken in two separate, distinct phases
Checking the club's position relative to the parallel line

Your Questions

What are the two phases of the backswing?

According to David Bobrowski, the first move involves reaching down to the parallel bar on the floor, with frozen hands and a hip-driven start. The second involves raising the arms and slightly cocking the wrists.

Why does my club move inward at the start of the backswing?

This is often caused by overly active hands that curl in, causing the shoulders to flatten. He recommends keeping your hands completely still and starting with your hips.

Why is the backswing so important?

Because it sets the tone for everything that follows: the swing is a continuous loop, and if it starts off in the wrong direction, it will keep going in the wrong direction.

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