Slide 3 - Backswing BACKSWING Tom's Notes Left shoulder turns down Your hands move back and inward, it should feel like they are wrapping around your body Note that the right elbow and right forearm are pointing downward, not backward. The right elbow distance from the body may vary, but the downward direction is essential. The elbows are still about the same distance apart as they were at address. Weight shifts to front foot at top Maintain angle of inclination (side tilt) Allow your rear leg to straighten, forward knee flexes. Slide 4 - Downswing & Impact