A compact swing is a great way to inject control into your long game, but it's not always easy to throttle back if you're used to a long, loose action. Like many swing changes, becoming more compact can be accomplished by altering your set-up. Adopt a wider-than-normal stance and your swing will shorten automatically.

Instead of standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, widen your stance until both feet are 1-2 inches outside the line of your shoulders. A wide stance restricts the rotary motion of your hips, preventing over-rotation of the hips and shoulders on the backswing. It will be tougher for you to make as a full a swing as you're used to, shrinking the margin for error and adding control.