Swing sequence: Jason Day's 2-iron

Images from Golf Channel Academy Magazine's swing sequence breakdown for Jason Day's 2-iron shot.
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FAVORITE MOVE No. 1: Jason is set up to hit his go-to draw. He’s bent comfortably at the knees and hips, in good posture, and ready to go. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, <a href="http://golfchannelacademy.com/magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a>)

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Textbook. The only body parts to move to this point are the hands and arms, and the club face remains pointing at the ball. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, <a href="http://golfchannelacademy.com/magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a>)

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What makes Day’s swing so efficient is that there’s no unnecessary movement. He only moves what he has to, and his head remains very steady. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, <a href="http://golfchannelacademy.com/magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a>)

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The butt end of the club points just inside the ball, not outside of the ball, which would put the club on too flat a plane. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, <a href="http://golfchannelacademy.com/magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a>)

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Jason’s hands are relatively high at the top of the backswing, a trait of many long-drive hitters since it creates more leverage (i.e., a wider arc) and speed. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, <a href="http://golfchannelacademy.com/magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a>)

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FAVORITE MOVE No. 2: At the start of the downswing, Jason increases the pressure into the ground through his right foot, another definite trait of power hitters. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, <a href="http://golfchannelacademy.com/magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a>)

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Even from behind, you start to see the top of Jason’s spine and his torso tilt away from the target, creating a higher ball flight. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, <a href="http://golfchannelacademy.com/magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a>)

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There’s no holding back here - the hips have started to clear and extend, which is a very powerful move, and the hands have unhinged completely. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, <a href="http://golfchannelacademy.com/magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a>)

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FAVORITE MOVE No. 3: Jason’s high finish is reminiscent of Greg Norman’s. Note how his hands remain on the same plane as they were at the start of the downswing. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, <a href="http://golfchannelacademy.com/magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a>)

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The shaft finishes more down his back and across his neck line, which is characteristic of a draw. It would be more horizontal to the ground for a fade. (Analysis: GCA lead coach Chad Phillips; photo: Fred Vuich; for more GCA Magazine, <a href="http://golfchannelacademy.com/magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a>)

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