Left Side Breakdown

A very common breakdown in the golf swing is for the left side to collapse in toward the ball and away from the target. It is most commonly caused by the golfer taking the club back too flat during the early stages of the backswing. This pulls the body around early and exacerbates the flat swing. Some golfers also simply start the swing by turning their lower body, not realizing that it is important for it to stay more quiet during the early stages of the swing. In the picture below, you can see this breakdown in action. Note the amount of bend in the left leg and how much it had moved away from it's original starting position. Apart from the reasons mentioned in the video, overswinging and a lack of flexibility can also cause this breakdown.

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