Is Your Takeaway Limiting Your Backswing? (How To Get REAL Separation)
Golf Instruction · Oct 15, 2026 · 19K views · 361 likes
In this video, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb from Athletic Motion Golf break down what moves first in the golf swing, and why the first few feet of your takeaway shape everything that follows. Using 3D motion data on a near tour-average player and on Rory McIlroy, they show which part of the body ramps up speed first, how it compares to the pelvis and arms, and why a strict one-piece takeaway can leave energy on the table. You’ll also learn the role of a small swing trigger and two takeaway drills you can do at home with no club. Which part of your body leads your takeaway? Tell us in the comments. FREE Training Here: Unlock Tour-like Compression For Free Here 👇https://athleticmotiongolf.com/compression Chapters: 00:00 What Actually Moves First in the Golf Swing? 00:28 What Stands Out in 3D Swing Data 00:51 The Sequence at the Start of the Swing 01:11 Our Near Tour-Average Example 01:57 Pelvis, Rib Cage and Arm Speed 02:17 The Race to the Takeaway 02:41 Turning Away From the Lead Arm 03:26 Separation Between Upper and Lower Body 04:21 Why Freezing the Hips Stores Less Energy 05:05 The One-Piece Takeaway Problem 05:25 The Small Trail Side Bump 05:46 Rory McIlroy From Above 06:25 McIlroy's Speed Ratio 07:40 Using a Swing Trigger 07:58 How to Practice It at Home 08:34 The Stretch Pole Drill 09:15 X Factor and the Lower Body 10:07 Why Sliding the Hips Hurts the Sequence 10:27 Final Takeaway #golf #golfswing #golfinstruction #athleticmotiongolf
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