I believe that Swaying During the backswing is a very bad habit! Though lateral pressure to the right side during the backswing and then forward during transition can be a great source of power and is very important for sequencing, a lot of people overdo this into a fault. A very slight lateral motion; then allowing the right hip to rotate so the pelvis turns rather than sways is a much better habit to create !
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Is it considered a bad thing for a golfer to have sway (lateral movement) in their backswing?
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