Welcome back to the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, where Fact Meets Fairway! In this episode, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb continue their deep dive into the 10 most common swing mistakes of 2024, and today’s topic is one that wrecks consistency—getting the club laid off at the top of the backswing.

Many golfers unknowingly push their club into a laid-off position, leading to steep transitions, weak ball flights, and major compensations on the downswing. Mike and Shaun break down the most common causes—including shut clubfaces, overactive wrist movements, and the dreaded “elbow pinning” technique—and explain why it makes ball-striking harder, not easier.

You’ll also hear why Xander Schauffele’s swing transformation proves how fixing a laid-off backswing can take your game to the next level.

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Welcome back to the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, where Fact Meets Fairway! In this episode, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down one of the biggest swing misconceptions that holds golfers back—the hands-in, club-out takeaway. Many golfers attempt to correct an inside takeaway by forcing their hands inward while keeping the club out, but this often leads to major swing flaws that derail consistency.

Mike and Shaun explain why this move creates a domino effect of compensations, making solid ball striking nearly impossible. They reveal the proper way to structure your takeaway, how to position your club relative to your hands, and the critical camera angles you need to accurately analyze your swing. Plus, they share simple yet effective fixes to help you build a repeatable and powerful motion.

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You've been told that shaft lean is the key to a powerful golf swing—but what if you've been misled? In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Web break down the biggest myths about shaft lean and what REALLY happens in the swings of top golfers.

👉 Key Takeaways:

• The role of the trail hip movement in creating effective shaft lean.
• Why forcing early extension is a common mistake.
• How measuring data from elite golfers debunks traditional golf myths.
• The real mechanics of a powerful downswing—and how to apply them to your own game.

Most golfers believe they need to drive their hands forward to achieve shaft lean, but this actually shuts down good pelvis motion and reduces swing efficiency. Learn how proper hip movement can naturally create the right amount of shaft lean, improve ball flight, and optimize impact dynamics.

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