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Victor Dubuisson's Swing: Stance, Swing Plane, and Backswing

Name: Victor Dubuisson's Swing: Stance, Swing Plane, and Backswing
Uploaded: 2012-02-10T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 2 min 18 s
Channel: Victor Dubuisson
Description: In 2012, after suffering a back injury, Victor Dubuisson discussed his swing with the Journal du golf. He explained that it isn’t natural but was developed on the driving range, talked about his physical limitations, and described the rule he sets for himself when he hits the ball hard.

In 2012, after suffering a back injury, Victor Dubuisson discussed his swing with the Journal du golf. He explained that it isn’t natural but was developed on the driving range, talked about his physical limitations, and described the rule he sets for himself when he hits the ball hard.

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Victor Dubuisson · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

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What the lesson shows

Victor Dubuisson admits: his swing isn't his natural swing. He spent a lot of time at the driving range and working on his form when he was younger, to develop good posture, a solid foundation, and a club on the map. His main weakness isn't his swing but his body: he still lacks flexibility in his hips and back. Some things are simply impossible for him, and even with extensive stretching sessions, he says he'll never have Rory McIlroy's hip movement.

His greatest strength remains his power: the article ranks him eleventh in driving distance on the European Tour in 2011, ahead of Rory McIlroy. His rule when he hits it hard: slow down your backswing. According to him, power hitters often tend to step up to the plate a little too quickly. This is a point he makes be very careful, especially when things get back on track.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Start by working on good posture and a solid foundation.
Make sure the club stays on the plane as you take off.
Identify your physical limitations—particularly in your hips and back—and adjust your swing accordingly.
When you want to hit hard, make sure to time your swing.
Make this a top priority to check after a power outage or when power is restored.

Key Takeaways

A swing developed on the driving range to work on posture, the fundamentals, and the swing path.

Limitations stem from the body: flexibility in the hips and back.

Everyone has to work within the limits of their body.

To hit the ball hard, you need to hold the backswing for a moment.

Power hitters tend to move up too quickly.

Mistakes to Avoid

Pick up the pace when you want to hit hard.
Copying another player's hip movement without having their flexibility.
Neglecting form and technique in favor of power alone.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Drives with a deliberately delayed backswing
Checking Your Posture and Alignment at the Driving Range
Work on hip and back flexibility in conjunction with the swing

Your Questions

Is Victor Dubuisson's swing natural?

No, according to him. He spent a lot of time practicing and refining his swing on the driving range when he was young, to develop good posture, a solid foundation, and a club in the proper plane.

What is its main limitation?

A lack of flexibility in his hips and back. He believes that even with extensive stretching sessions, he’ll never have Rory McIlroy’s hip mobility.

What advice does he give for hitting hard?

Slow down the backswing. Power hitters often tend to swing too fast, and this is something he pays close attention to.

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