Prepare for Power: The Importance of Axis Tilt at Address

A crucial and frequently overlooked mistake at golf setup that dramatically impacts the top of the backswing position is failing to establish the proper axis tilt at address.

While we have previously covered how to set up with the correct axis tilt and how to determine the right amount for your body, many golfers still arrive at poor positions at the top by ignoring this simple yet essential setup fundamental.

In this video, I demonstrate what commonly happens at the top of the golf swing when you do not have the proper amount of tilt at address.

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In the image above, you can see what happens to a golfer when they lack proper axis tilt at address on the left.

On the right side, you can see that you can almost draw a straight line up the lead leg and back at a diagonal angle. That demonstrates that the golfer had sufficient tilt at address (slightly exaggerated here to illustrate the difference between the two positions). This is critical for two essential reasons:

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