What is a golf swing plane?
The swing plane is the path your club travels during your swing. The swing plane is defined by the angle your golf club makes with the surface at address and during your swing. • Steep and shallow – A steeper swing plane is one in which the club shaft makes a larger angle with the ground. A shallow swing plane is one in which golf club makes a smaller angle with the ground. These swing planes can vary dramatically depending on the stance, player height and length of the club used. • Coming over the top – Is usually produced by an overly steep swing plane that produces poor contact and slices. This is commonly known as coming over the top. This type of swing across the ball results in a loss of power and accuracy. • Achieving the right swing plane – A good swing plane will be produced by a backswing that is wide and shallow. However, this will vary depending on the type of club used. A driver’s swing plane is shallower while a sand wedge is generally steeper.
