Struggling with a narrow swing that costs you distance and consistency? PGA Golf Coach from Smash Factor Golf Coaching shares a simple resistance band drill to help you build width, generate more power, and strike the ball more cleanly. If a slice or a steep downswing is holding you back, this one is worth watching.
Width in the golf swing is one of those fundamentals that quietly affects everything — from how far you hit the ball to the quality of your strike. In this video, the Smash Factor Golf Coaching instructor breaks down exactly what swing width means and why losing it leads to common faults like slicing or hitting the top of the ball. The resistance band drill shown here is something you can try at the range or even in the garden.
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Key Takeaways What swing width actually means
Width is the distance maintained between your hands and your body as you swing back — the key is rotating your upper body while keeping your lead arm straight, rather than pulling the club inward with your arms.
Why losing width causes problems
When your arms collapse and your hands come too close to your body, the club gets steep on the downswing, leading to topped shots, pulls to the left, or a slice across the back of the ball.
How the resistance band drill works
Loop a resistance band around your back and hook it round your thumbs — as you swing, the band encourages you to maintain that outward stretch, keeping your arms extended and your body and arms working together through impact.
Take a resistance band to the range and work through a few slow swings focusing on keeping that stretch — you will quickly feel the difference between a narrow, arms-only swing and one driven by body rotation with full extension. This video suits golfers who are losing distance or struggling with a slice and want a tangible, easy-to-use drill to address both at once.
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