Collapsed at the top
Collapsed at the top means losing width and structure at the top of the backswing—trail arm folds, wrists overset, and the club gets narrow and high. This robs speed, sequencing, and solid contact. In this Backswing problems series, learn backswing width with a towel, turn then extend, shoulder blade and bottom rib loading, anti-overset with a hanger, and keeping the trail arm straighter for width.
- Simple towel drill builds width and maintains swing radius.
- "Turn then extend" creates depth without lifting the arms.
- Feel narrow vs wide; manage left arm straightness wisely.
- Bottom rib and shoulder blade checkpoints stabilize upper-body load.
- Height limiters and "over the fence" guide top position.
- Anti-overset with hanger controls wrist set and clubface.
- Extend to finish for effortless speed and cleaner contact.
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