Most golfers ruin their drive before the club even moves back. They pull the handle too far inside, which forces a bad swing path later. This common error leads to weak shots or slices that run into the woods. Adam Bazalgette of Scratch Golf Academy has a fix that changes how the club starts. His new drill uses a simple mental picture to keep the swing on track.
The method is called the “Laser Light” takeaway. It asks players to keep that light pointing at the trail pocket or leg during the backswing. This trick stops the hands from taking over too early. It forces the arms and body to move together as one unit.
How The Grip Changes The Swing
Getting the setup right is the first step to making this work. The player must hold the driver with just the lead hand at first. Then, the trail hand goes flat in front of the shaft. This position puts the back of the trail fingers right against the grip. It creates a physical block that stops the club from swinging too far inside.
From this spot, the palm lines up with the clubface. This helps the golfer feel exactly where they are aiming before the swing starts. Making a few slow moves in this grip builds the right muscle memory. It feels strange at first, but it teaches the body the correct path. The club cannot get whipped inside when the hand is locked in this spot.
Why The Light Picture Works
The drill gives a clear target for the backswing. Instead of thinking about complex angles, the golfer just follows the light. They start the swing and feel that imaginary beam point at their trail side. This keeps the club on a shallower plane that matches the driver. A flat club needs a flat path to hit the ball solidly.
Many players let the light shine out to the side as they pull the club inside. This happens when the hands get too active, and the body stops moving. The fix is to let the arms and body work together. Focusing on the light pointing at the pocket keeps the connection strong. It stops the “over the top” move that causes so many bad shots.
Bazalgette notes that this feel works well on the tee without deep thinking. The drill helps keep the arms and body connected as the club moves back. It is a simple adjustment that does not need extra gear. A golfer can try it with just the driver in hand. The key is to trust the feeling once the hands go back to the normal grip.
Drills often look good in practice until a real ball appears. The old bad habits try to come back when the pressure is on. Players must commit to the feel and trust it when they hit real shots. The post MyGolfSpy Drill Of The Week: The “Laser Light” Takeaway appeared first on MyGolfSpy.
