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Laser Takeaway Drill

Last Updated: Oct 17, 2023

Golf Drills: Laser Takeaway Drill

The laser takeaway drill is the simplest and easiest way to learn what an "on-plane" takeaway feels like.

Written By: Zach Gollwitzer

Posted in: Golf Swing Drills

Who is this drill best for?

This drill will be best for:

  • Golfers who struggle with their takeaway
  • Golfers who cannot get "on-plane" consistently

Required Materials and Equipment

For this drill, you will need:

  • A minimum of 1, but preferably 2 alignment sticks
  • This is ideally done on a artificial mat so that you don't have to adjust the alignment sticks after taking a divot

Drill Overview

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Drill Instructions

  1. Place one alignment stick "parallel-left" of your target line
  2. Place another alignment stick directly behind the ball on your target line
  3. Before each shot, imagine there is a laser coming out of the end of your club and practice tracing that laser along the alignment stick
  4. With that feeling in mind, hit a golf shot