This body turn takes place on the "platform" set up by the flexed right knee above which the right hip turns on its original level.  The only lateral movement in the backswing is that of the club head and arms in the initial stage of the movement.

  You should now be properly poised and balanced with the backswing almost completed.  Continue the turn and the left arm action until the left shoulder touches the chin which, of course, should not have moved from its original position at address.  The shoulders have performed a 900 turn and the left arm has traced out the path of the club head and maintained the plane of the swing.  The right arm has taken care of itself, if you have allowed it to, and by that I imply that you have acquired the correct set of the right elbow in the address.

  With the left arm-action I have outlined, and the consistently flexed right knee, you will have the feeling as you approach the completed backswing of the left shoulder moving up under the chin while the feet appear to be pressing into the ground.

  Now what of the hand position in this completed backswing? First let us see what position the shaft of your driver has taken.

  The completed backswing will show the shaft of the driver horizontal to the ground or perhaps not quite so far back, depending on how supple the body is.

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