Is Shorter Better

The question is, “Why?” What does one hope to gain with a shorter backswing? I’m not sure that the answer falls in the “short” versus “long” idea. When one shortens, or lengthens the backswing, my primary concern is, “What does that do to their timing?” We can make an analogy to casting a fly rod, or throwing a ball. There is a natural completion of the loading motion that cues the instincts to begin the forward motion. Golf is no different. The most repeatable tempo and timing occurs when one uses that natural load/release feel, regardless of “short” or “long”. Casting a fly line is a great way to improve that sense.