- Know Your Path. The first step in improving is understanding what sort of path you are creating. ...
- Create Swing Path Obstacles. Creating an obstacle is one of the most effective methods for modifying the swing path. ...
- The Nail Drill
- Use Tees to Test Your Path. An extension of the obstacle drill above that works well if you have a grass practice area is to use golf tees as a ...
- Eyeline Speed Trap. One product that addresses swing path issues directly is the EyeLine Speed Trap. For years, it’s been one of the most popular training aids on the market.
- Face to Path. As mentioned, the club path is a critical factor in the flight of the ball. ...
How can I change my swing path?
Creating an obstacle is one of the most effective methods for modifying the swing path. The good news is that once you understand your swing path and how you’re trying to influence it, you can easily set up obstacles for yourself. The humble cardboard box is an old standby among golf instructors.
How can I improve my golf swing?
The first step in improving is understanding what sort of path you are creating. Launch monitors such as the GC Quad, Trackman, and FlightScope provide this data down to the degree, but you can get an idea for yourself simply by recording your swing.
How to keep your swing path inside the hole?
This will accentuate your focus on keeping your swing path inside. Pretend that your ball is on the outer track of a railroad track running off toward the hole. You are standing on the inside track. Practice this visualization with every shot. Eventually, you will be able to feel your swing path tighten.
Should you step up to the ball in the golf swing?
For those with an out-to-in swing path, stepping up to the ball can be an intimidating proposition, no matter where you are on the course. Because truth be told, you don't know exactly what the ball is going to do from swing to swing. A nasty slice here.
What is the direction of impact in golf?
There are three general directions that a golf club travels through impact: Along the base plane line (BPL). To the right* of the BPL, which is called in-to-out. To the left* of the BPL, which is called out-to-in. *Note: For left-handed golfers, the directions are reversed.
What does it mean when a golf club is swinging right of the BPL?
When a golf club is swinging left of the BPL, it is swinging UP. Paths that are well right or left cause average golfers nightmares because they cannot match their clubface to the path consistently.
Why is the in to in path preferable?
But the shape of the in-to-in path is preferable because golfers play the game from “inside” the golf ball, or “aside” it if you will. All golfers fall into swing patterns. I have yet to teach any player who swings the club easily both ways.
What does "in to in" mean in golf?
The term “in-to-in” simply means the golf club is approaching the ball from inside the BPL and arcing back inside the BPL after impact. Is there an ideal swing path, golfers often ask me? That depends on the face angle of the golf club in relation to the path.
What does it mean when a golf club is left on the BPL?
Many touring pros play from a slightly open position, meaning that their BPL is somewhat left by design. They do this to offset the “rightness” of their path, especially when hitting down on an iron. Remember that any golf club swung on an inclined plane is swinging right of the BPL when it is swinging DOWN.
Do the arms swing the golf club?
But (and here is the point I was making in the Tiger article) the golf club is swung by the ARMS, which happen to be attached to the shoulders (NOT THE HIPS or any other part of the anatomy). Yes, the body must get out of the way for the arms to swing, but the ARMS do the swinging.
Can a golfer play with a swing path that is 6 degrees in to out?
Can a golfer play with a swing path that is 6 degrees in-to-out? Sure, if the face is consistently 2 degrees closed to that path. But if the path is more consistently in-to-in, the face can be square to that arc.
How to fix golf swing plane?
In order to fix your golf swing plane and path, you must learn to start your golf swing movements from the center out, then the arms and club follow on a proper plane without you having to try to swing them on plane. That's the beauty of RST - things that you've struggled with your entire life in your golf swing are not only easier to fix, ...
What is the swing of a golfer driven by?
This always leads to disastrous results and a massive loss of power. The modern golf swing is driven by the core and trunk of the body and all movement emanates from there. Unfortunately for the amateur golfer, they tend to do the exact opposite.
What is the problem with golf instruction?
The symptom is your swing plane sucks. You're swinging over the top, or you're away from the inside, or whatever it may be. Okay, I get that.
What determines the swing plane and path?
Your spine angle will determine swing plane and path. Your force of movement, if you're moving from the wrong side of the body at the wrong time in the swing, will change your swing plane and path. Notice that I said all of these things. I didn't walk once about the club.
What happens if you don't shift your weight in the downswing?
If you don't shift your weight in the downswing, you have nothing else to move the club from here to here, other than your arms, and hands, and shoulders. What you're going to do, if you don't move your lower body first, is you're going to move your upper body.
Is a swing plane a fundamental?
If you remember my golf swing fundamentals video when I defined what a swing fundamental really is, I told you swing plane actually isn't a fundamental of the swing. By its very definition, it can't be, because it's happening in the periphery. And it's a complete result, inconsequential of how you move your body.
How to get your backswing to move in the right direction?
Here’s a way to work on it. Place a foam roller (or alignment stick) parallel to your target line. Put a ball an inch from the roller, then address it , aiming your club toward the target and setting your stance line ...
What happens if you swing too much?
Now swing. If your motion is too much from in-to-out, you will hit the inside part of the foam roller. If it moves too much from out-to-in, you’ll strike the outer portion of the roller. Both of those moves can cause inconsistent contact and directional issues.
Step 5
Move the head cover closer to the ball over time. This will accentuate your focus on keeping your swing path inside.
Step 2
Pretend that your ball is on the outer track of a railroad track running off toward the hole. You are standing on the inside track.
Step 5
Practice this visualization with every shot. Eventually, you will be able to feel your swing path tighten.
