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Fundamental 10 – Backswing Width
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The 23 Fundamentals of Great Ball-Striking

Fundamental 10 – Backswing Width

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Mid to high handicappers pay attention! This fundamental is something Jim McLean seems many amateurs make. The backswing should be wider than the downswing.

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Fundamental 11 – The Elbow Leads the Hands
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Fundamental 12 – Clubhead Speed
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Fundamental 13 – Head Behind the Ball with the Driver
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Fundamental 14 – Keep Pressure Between Lead Arm and Chest
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Fundamental 15 – Rotation in Unison
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Fundamental 16 – Lead Wrist at Impact
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Fundamental 17 – The Trail Heel
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Fundamental 18 – Lead Arm and Leg at Impact
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Fundamental 19 – Upper Center Moves Forward
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Jim McLean s Fundamentals 25 Conclusion
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Introduction
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Fundamental 1 – Center Contact
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Fundamental 2 – The 4 Power Sources
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Fundamental 3 – Two Pivot Points
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Fundamental 4 – Lateral Motion
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Fundamental 5 – The Head Does Move
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Fundamental 6 – Arm Position
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Fundamental 7 – The X-factor
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Fundamental 8 – The Hips
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Fundamental 9 – The Hips Change Axis
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