How To Swing The Golf Club On Plane Correctly
December 2, 2009 by admin
Filed under Golf Lesson
Swinging on plane is a big key to hitting solid golf shots. The first thing that needs to be correct is your setup. A good setup position with a correct grip, good angles, and proper alignment will all aid you in swinging on plane correctly.
Starting your backswing on plane requires a slow smooth takeaway with the arms and shoulders. At the point where the golf club is parallel to the ground in the beginning of your backswing, the golf club should cover up your hands if you were looking in a mirror or someone was standing behind you this is what you would see. If the clubhead is too far in front of your hands, it is too far outside the plane line. If the clubhead is too far behind your hands, the club will be inside too much. Both of these incorrect positions will cause problems with keeping the club on the correct swing plane during the rest of your swing.
Halfway into the backswing, your hands should be set in the middle of your chest. Also, from this halfway back position, if you drew a straight line down from your left elbow (for the right handed golfer), it should point right at the golf ball. If your left elbow is pointing more towards your feet, your swing plane is too steep. If your elbow is pointing too far out away from the ball, your swing plane is going to be too laid off or flat. This is a great drill you can use to make sure you are starting your backswing on plane correctly.
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Omfg, it just looks like a picture
superb!!
ive been playin for years and i have the same exact problem, however instead of trying to fix it I use it to my advantage. Play the hook the right way and it could work just as well.
Aim the ball slightly more to the left when you hit, at first it will feel unnatural but once you see how your ball moves it will make sense. Plus on doglegs right you will have a natural curve that will really help.
I play my hook well but when I want to hit straight I drive with a 4 iron instead of a driver. You get less distance but you get the desired accuracy. I play every week and my average is around 79. You cant argue with results
Great video!5*
Nice music and painting!
Yes, you can.
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The most important thing in a golf swing is a nice, smooth tempo.
You should always have only one thought in your head while you are swinging, whether it be tempo, weight transfer, straight-left arm, ect.
As far as hitting the ball crisp, a smooth swing should be your #1 priority. When you are practicing, you can even count it out. 1…2…3 on the way back 1…2..3 on the way forward.
Good luck!
Beautiful video!
As a golfer who carries a 1.6 handicap and shoots around par, I have 3 things that I feel you need to work on in order to improve your golf swing technique and start playing good golf in a short amount of time.
1. The first thing is to focus on a good grip. This is crucial because it is your only link to the golf club. You want two knuckles showing on the left hand (If you are right handed) and you want to make sure that your grip pressure is light. Gripping the club hard causes tension, which is not good for the golf swing.
2. The second thing that you should work on is your stance and backswing. Make sure that you have a good posture, and that you set up to the ball "like an athelete." This will help you a lot to improve your golf swing technique. You should start your backswing by letting your hands, arms, and shoulders move away from the ball at the same time.
3. The third thing is to start your downsing by rotating, not swaying your front hip toward the ball. This will increase your power and accuracy. Just make sure that you do not start the downswing with your hands, as this is a big no no!
You may want to look at quality golf training manual to get you started with a good golf swing technique. I know this helped me out: http://swing-a-golf-club.blogspot.com
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