Swing plane
The Fundamentals of Swing Plane
A course-ready guide to swing plane, with practical swing plane choices explained in plain golf language.
Start before the club moves
The fundamentals of swing plane begin with setup and intent. Grip pressure, posture, alignment, and ball position decide how much fixing you need later for swing plane. Use takeaway shape, shaft pitch, transition, and divot direction as the checkpoint list for The Fundamentals of Swing Plane, then judge the shot by whether it moves you toward a club returning without a last-second rescue.
Feel, flight, finish
- Feel: describe the swing plane motion in one phrase.
- Flight or roll: compare the start line with the intended target for swing plane.
- Finish: hold balance long enough to learn from the miss for swing plane.