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When we look at the Rotary Hitter versus the Rotary Swinger, a lot of the difference can be found in the golf backswing.
Setup for the two swings is very, very similar, but once the club leaves the ground there are some key concepts that differentiate the two styles. Understanding these differences is essential for any golfer looking to improve their swing mechanics.
One big difference is the role of the trail arm in the backswing.
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The Rotary Swinger keeps the trail arm fairly passive. Going back to the Rotary Drill, one of the key things we discuss is just using the trail arm for support. You don’t stick your trail arm way back behind the body or out in front of the hip — it’s just there to support the club and keep it level.
As you can see in the photo, the trail hand keeps the club on plane as you tilt.
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