Backswing

Modern technology enables us to get really deep into what the longest hitters in the world actually do to produce such huge distances.

Yes, it’s important to optimise launch and spin, but we can also see how they use the ground and apply pressure to it during the backswing to maximise power. Rory McIlroy is a really good example because he’s not the biggest of guys, but he’s one of the longest on tour, so he has to use the ground incredibly well. These types of players are very good at getting the pressure into the trail