Dont overlook how much foot positioning can affect the length of the golf swing.

Try this experiment: Take your normal stance and make a backswing, with the shaft pointing toward the target. Check your position in the mirror. Now set up again, but this time, turn your left foot outwards, as if cutting a slice of pie. Make the same backswing and check the mirror again. Notice how your backswing is now several inches shorter.

Next, try setting up with your left foot in its natural position, but square your right foot to the target line, or even angle it slightly toward the target. Make your backswing again. You’ll notice the same result—your backswing is shorter.

Many players unknowingly adopt a stance with their left foot turned out and their right foot square or turned in. This combination significantly shortens the backswing. The average golfer sees pros using a similar setup and assumes it’s the right move, only to wonder later why their turn feels restricted.

While these foot positions don’t have much effect on where you’re aiming, they play a crucial role in determining the length of your swing.