The swing plane is a word used to explain the path that your club travels in when you make your swing. The next time you are on the course playing with a friend, take a look at the angle in which his club shaft meets with the ground.
Have your friend then make a practice swing in slow motion? You'll see that the angle of the club shaft goes behind, down, and through, all in a relatively constant motion. That would be your friend's individual swing plane. Each golfer has his or her own unique swing plane, and is a function of the golfer's body size and muscle coordination.
The swing plane is very important if you like to be a reliable golfer. The inspiration that separates the high handicapper and low handicapper is mostly the ability to turn around your body, keeping the club on a consistent swing plane. One of the easiest ways to evaluate your swing plane is have someone film you. A more high tech way to help you in correcting your swing plane is a laser light that fits onto the end of the club handle.
What Is The Proper Swing Plane To Have?
There is no right or wrong swing plane. Some golfer's angles come in steep, while others are shallow. Even though not set in stone, you'll notice that shorter people whom use standard length golf clubs will have a shallow swing plane. And taller golf players who use standard length clubs tend to show a steep swing plane in comparison.
Of course these are just generalities but you'll get them to be true with at least 75% of those playing golf.
Other difference which may have an effect on a person's swing plane is joint stiffness and flexibility. Several older men and women who have tighter joints will also have a steeper swing plane, even if they are deemed short, as compared to younger players or older people who are very flexible.
The Type of Club Also Makes a Difference
A golf player's swing plane could also be influenced by the size and type of golf club being used. For example, when a golfer is using a sand wedge (a very short club as compared to a driver), they will have a considerably steeper swing plane than when using the driver. In fact, the driver is the longest golf club in your bag and will always have the flattest swing plane.
You can use different swing planes, each with good result, so long as you never allow your swing plane to vary too much while the swing. It is okay if your backswing tends to be a little steeper than your downswing, so long as they have exaggerated differences.
Last Minute Tip:
Making the correct swing plane will be determined by your position, or setup. Try not standing by near to the ball and not ever tilt your upper torso too far to the left (right-handed golfers), or too far to the right (left-handed golfers). Doing so will make your swing plane a bit too steep.
Have your friend then make a practice swing in slow motion? You'll see that the angle of the club shaft goes behind, down, and through, all in a relatively constant motion. That would be your friend's individual swing plane. Each golfer has his or her own unique swing plane, and is a function of the golfer's body size and muscle coordination.
The swing plane is very important if you like to be a reliable golfer. The inspiration that separates the high handicapper and low handicapper is mostly the ability to turn around your body, keeping the club on a consistent swing plane. One of the easiest ways to evaluate your swing plane is have someone film you. A more high tech way to help you in correcting your swing plane is a laser light that fits onto the end of the club handle.
What Is The Proper Swing Plane To Have?
There is no right or wrong swing plane. Some golfer's angles come in steep, while others are shallow. Even though not set in stone, you'll notice that shorter people whom use standard length golf clubs will have a shallow swing plane. And taller golf players who use standard length clubs tend to show a steep swing plane in comparison.
Of course these are just generalities but you'll get them to be true with at least 75% of those playing golf.
Other difference which may have an effect on a person's swing plane is joint stiffness and flexibility. Several older men and women who have tighter joints will also have a steeper swing plane, even if they are deemed short, as compared to younger players or older people who are very flexible.
The Type of Club Also Makes a Difference
A golf player's swing plane could also be influenced by the size and type of golf club being used. For example, when a golfer is using a sand wedge (a very short club as compared to a driver), they will have a considerably steeper swing plane than when using the driver. In fact, the driver is the longest golf club in your bag and will always have the flattest swing plane.
You can use different swing planes, each with good result, so long as you never allow your swing plane to vary too much while the swing. It is okay if your backswing tends to be a little steeper than your downswing, so long as they have exaggerated differences.
Last Minute Tip:
Making the correct swing plane will be determined by your position, or setup. Try not standing by near to the ball and not ever tilt your upper torso too far to the left (right-handed golfers), or too far to the right (left-handed golfers). Doing so will make your swing plane a bit too steep.
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