Free Golf Tip | A Beginner’s Guide To Learning What Your Swing Plane Is
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I know, it sounds like a Steve Miller song: Swing Plane” 
But it’s not. The swing plane is a term used to describe the path that your
club travels in when you make your swing.
Here’s how to visualize it - 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 notice 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.
Every golf player has his or her own unique swing plane.
What Is The Best Swing Plane To Have?
There is no right or wrong swing plane. Some golfer’s angles come in steep, while others are shallow. Although not set in stone, you’ll notice that shorter people whom use standard length golf clubs will have a shallow swing plane. And taller men and women who use standard length clubs tend to show a steep swing plane in comparison.
Of course these are just generalities but you’ll find them to be true with at least 75% of those playing golf.
Here’s another thing that which may affect a person’s swing plane - Joint stiffness and flexibility. ( I have alot of the first and not much of the second )
In general, older men and women who have tighter joints will also have a steeper swing plane, even if they are considered short, as compared to younger players or older persons who are very flexible.
The Type Of Club Also Makes A Difference
A golf player’s swing plane may also be affected by the size and type of golf club being used. For example, when a player 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 success, but here is the key:
Never allow your swing plane to vary too much during the swing.
I mean, it’s OK if your backswing tends to be a little steeper than your downswing, so long as they have exaggerated differences.
Here a “Last Minute Tip”:
Achieving the right swing plane will be determined by your position, or setup. Try not to stand too close to the ball and never 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.
Hit ‘em Straight
Ben
