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#661 The Science of the Connected Takeaway: Why Your Ribcage, Not Your Hands, Should Lead the Swing
A reliable golf swing starts with a connected takeaway. Rather than moving the club with the hands and arms, elite golfers initiate the swing through the coordinated rotation of the ribcage and shoulder complex. This creates a stable foundation for the entire kinematic sequence and reduces the need for compensations later in the swing.
The ribcage is the primary rotational engine, while the shoulder complex—including the shoulder joints, shoulder blades, upper arms, and surrounding muscles—acts as the connection between the torso and the club. During the takeaway, the trail shoulder rotates…
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