LynnBlakeGolf Forums - View Single Post - Takeaways Thread: Takeaways View Single Post #14 10-11-2005, 12:27 AM jim_0068 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: the cold midwest Posts: 675 I use a hybrid that is made up of the shoulder turn takeaway and the right forearm pickup. I use the shoulder turn takeaway to initially move the club off the ball while still tracing a straight plane line. This is only the first few feet. Once i know i'm either on plane or even SLIGHTLY (very slightly) inside (my problem is an outside takeaway thus what i do above) i then simply fold my right elbow and keep rotating my shoulders and maintain extensor action until the backswing is finished. This is the takeaway that ALLOWS ME to make a very good backswing. If i strictly use a shoulder turn takeaway my plane line shifts way out to the right (good for hitting a draw). If i strictly use a right forearm pickup (while swinging not hitting) i have a tendency to take it to the outside and i get a pull. It's all about options __________________ I'm not a TGM or PGA certified Pro, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night jim_0068 View Public Profile Send a private message to jim_0068 Find all posts by jim_0068