3 Key Moves in Max's Swing
1. The Efficient Takeaway
Homa's takeaway is low and wide — keeping the club on a shallow plane early in the backswing that sets up the proper attack angle into the ball. This shallow takeaway prevents the steep, over-the-top downswing that was a weakness earlier in his career.
2. The On-Plane Backswing
After his technical overhaul, Homa's backswing now consistently delivers the club to the top on the correct plane — neither too flat nor too steep. This on-plane position dramatically reduces the compensations needed in the downswing and improves contact quality.
3. The Athletic Rotation Through Impact
Homa's rotation through impact is fast and full — his lead side clears aggressively as his trail side drives through the ball. This full rotation creates the width of arc through impact that produces his elite club head speed from a relatively compact frame.
What Amateurs Get Wrong Trying to Copy Max's Swing
Amateurs who study Homa's efficient swing often focus on his rotation through impact without understanding that his takeaway and backswing plane are the prerequisites — without the correct position at the top, the rotation produces compensations rather than efficiency.
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