Should I keep hanging back? ¶
By: Zach F on July 16, 2025, 1:57 p.m.
Hi Tyler, and apologies for being so profuse this cycle, but your webinars got me cooking.
So, seeing the arc width graphs and re-examining the wipe move in greater detail and through the lens of arc width, I returned to the “hang back, wipe forward” drill and was able to not only make solid contact, but by adjusting the wipe I was able to produce both draws and cuts(the latter surprised me). I did this with what felt like the majority of my weight on my back foot through the strike, and have been able to produce what feels like a better flat spot from that “hanging back” position than I have in my normal move, even with my wedges. My question is, should I stay there?
Looking at the face on drill swing, the impact position looks pretty solid to me even though I’m perceiving my weight to be hanging back. I know I’ve been prone to slide; is it possible that the proper transition sequence feels like hanging back to me?
The last DTL was one where I went after the shot a little more enthusiastically and I notice that my weight naturally moved forward into the finish position. I’m going to keep messing around with this, but do you also think my “hang-back” actually looks better than my regular move?
As always, your input is appreciated.
Hoping you’re well,
Zach