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Swing Sequence: Jason Day
By
Ron Kaspriske
Photos by
J.D. Cuban
Swing Sequence: Jason Day
October 24, 2011
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'The ball will jump off the club if you hit it dead center. Learn to be aware of where the clubface is as you swing.'
Jason's in an athletic, stable and balanced position. He's ready to begin a powerful swing.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
He's creating great width with his arms and club without losing connection to his body.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
No lateral movement in his legs going back helps generate power and consistency in the downswing.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
He starts back on a perfect path—no compensations will be needed.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Accuracy key: The back of his left wrist matches the clubface.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
The grip end is pointing toward the ball. That means he's going back on plane.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Now the grip is right at the ball—a hair shallower than two frames earlier. Still in great position.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
His perfect balance is a product of not overswinging and good mechanics.
Swing analysis by Colin Swatton, an instructor based in Hilton Head Island.
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