In this video, CJ Johnson breaks down the #1 cause of pop-ups: too much backswing and shows you how to fix it so you can keep the ball low, controlled, and out of your opponent’s attack zone.
Chapters
00:00 – The #1 Cause of Pop-Ups
02:18– Understanding Energy and How to Control the Ball
03:53 – Why Extra Energy Creates Attackable Shots
04:36 – Common backswing mistakes
06:35 - Using Your Follow Through to Control Distance
07:30 – Finding Your Ideal Backswing
What’s causing the most pop-ups in your game right now—backswing, timing, or something else?
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