Gaining the Correct Golf Swing Plane

The golf swing plane is the direction that your golf club travels during your swing. This is a very important key to playing golf correctly and well. Imagine a sheet of glass that extends from the ball to over your shoulders. A correct swing plane will run a path parallel to the glass. To see if you are swinging correctly, you need to establish if you have a correct swing plane. Here are some swing plane golf tips.

One of the easiest ways to analyze your swing plane is have someone film you. This will enable you to analyze your swing plane to make sure it is flattened. Place a pencil across the television screen when analyzing to make sure you are parallel with the imaginary piece of glass from the ball to over your shoulders.

A swing trainer can also help you with your swing plane. It is a circular pipe device that is adjustable and custom built for each golfer. It is easy to use and it will help you to correct your swing plane with each swing.

A more high tech way to assist you in correcting your swing plane is a laser light that fits onto the end of the club handle. This light shows where the butt of the club is pointing to help you analyze your swing plane.

Don't try to force the club into the correct swing plane. It will take time and practice to develop the correct swing plane on a consistent basis. Try one of theses tips to analyze your swing plane and practice to make it a sound and correct one!

Glenn Boulton is webmaster and publisher of Golf-Swing.Sportz-Online.Com He presents reviews, information, and tips for improving your game on his website.


AddThis Social Bookmark Button

In The News:


Reuters

Holiday Picks: Top 10 stupid gifts from chickens to toilet golf
Reuters - 59 minutes ago
Potty Putter contains everything you need for an exciting round of golf without leaving your seat including a putting green for around the toilet, ...

Pelham/Split Rock Golf Course Is a Historic Event Venue
MarketWatch - 12 hours ago
New York City Events, the catering sales arm of American Golf Corporation, has completed its $7 million renovation of the historic buildings at the ...

Ex-Berkeley deputy fire chief killed in golf-cart crash
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 8 hours ago
A retired deputy chief for the Berkeley Fire Department died over the weekend after the golf cart in which he was riding was struck by a car in the Rossmoor ...
Man dies after Rossmoor golf cart accident San Jose Mercury News
Rossmoor accident victim was Berkeley firefighter, actor, soldier Daily Review Online
all 6 news articles

Phoenix on a budget: New rail line, hikes, golf
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 11 hours ago
PHOENIX—In Phoenix, there's nothing a trip to the golf course can't fix. It's a warm winter escape for those who can afford a second home, and it basks in ...

Walnut Creek council wants to move on golf clubhouse upgrades
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 5 hours ago
By Elisabeth Nardi City Council members don't want to wait any longer to upgrade the Boundary Oak Golf Course clubhouse, golfer's grill and pro shop. ...

Sydney Morning Herald

Golf: Allenby playing for mum
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 11 hours ago
MELBOURNE - Robert Allenby will fulfil the wishes of his gravely ill mother by committing to Australian golf's two remaining showpiece events. ...
Golf | Robert Allenby shares lead in Australian Masters Seattle Times
Your call, Mum: Robert Allenby Melbourne Herald Sun
PGA Mail- keeping the industry posted PGA of Australia
Reuters.uk - Melbourne Herald Sunall 1,060 news articles

Boy falls off golf cart, suffers serious injurie
San Diego Union Tribune, CA - 16 hours ago
EAST COUNTY: A boy was seriously injured yesterday when he apparently fell off the back of a golf cart being driven by another boy on a road near Alpine. ...
Woman jumps in patrol car, leads officers on high-speed chase San Jose Mercury News
all 15 news articles

BBC Sport

Gulbis Helps 'Best Friend' and LPGA Tour Great Sorenstam Go Out on Top
GolfLasVegasNow.com, NV - 12 hours ago
Click now to find out how YOU can meet and play against Natalie Gulbis on December 13 at Las Vegas golf course Aliante. Photo: JRickMartin. ...
Sports Briefing | Golf Sorenstam Loses in Lexus Cup New York Times
Walking away from golf may be Annika's most difficult challenge yet Scotsman
Fitting win for golf great AsiaOne
AFP - International Herald Tribuneall 619 news articles

TSN.ca

SPORTS BRIEFS I GOLF
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - Nov 30, 2008
Pampling closed with a 5-under 67 to match Fraser (65) at 12-under 276 on the Huntingdale Golf Club course. SINGAPORE -- Annika Sorenstam celebrated two big ...
KJ Choi takes first-day lead in LG Skins Game Los Angeles Times
Let's Fix the Skins Game Waggle Room
Skins Game goes global Villages Daily Sun
Examiner.com - The Desert Sunall 411 news articles

This Week in Golf - December 3rd through December 8th
Sports Network - 7 hours ago
The final three stages will be televised on the Golf Channel. There are two more off-season events for the PGA Tour. Next week is the Merrill Lynch Shootout ...
Q-school a true litmus test for golfers seeking 2009 PGA Tour card ESPN
Rutledge set for final exams Toronto Sun
all 7 news articles
golf - Google News
Your Ad Here

Games at Buy.com

Holiday Home Store at Buy.com

Why A Modern Golf Training System Is So Effective

Gone are the days when a golf training system mainly involved going over to the course and practicing your swing. This was hardly effective and for many... Read More

Golf Exercise And Fitness? And Why You Can No Longer Ingnore It

No golfer can afford to ignore golf exercise and fitness programs which have become part and parcel of the modern golf game.There are actually several reasons why... Read More

Its Not About The Bicep Curl When It Comes To Golf Fitness Training

How many of you have read, "It's Not About The Bike" by Lance Armstrong? What we learned about Lance's life is that his mission is all about... Read More

Approach Shots: What It Takes to Master Them

Basically, your approach shot is your shot onto the green. One of the things I like to say is this, "You know your game is improving when... Read More

Simple Golf Warm Up Exercise

Golf warm up you say? Aren't you supposed to rush to the course, pull out the BIG DOG, take a few hacks at it and start your... Read More

What Can A Single Digit Handicap Golfer Do That You Cant?

Chances are that if you're an avid golfer, you'd love to be a single digit handicap golfer. So what do these golfers have that you don't? You... Read More

Golf Humor Poetry:- Ode to the Fanatical Golfer (Part One)

He wanted golf to be experienced by all, And hoped his daughter would heed the call. "C'mon!", he said. "You'll have a ball!" "Why?", she asked. "Are... Read More

Tips For Correcting A Golf Slice

Correcting a golf slice is the fastest way to shave strokes off of your golf game. Slicing a golf ball is one of the most common errors... Read More

5 Best Uses for Hybrid Utility Clubs

Have you seen those new hybrid utility cubs? They are showing up all over the place, rescuing golfers from all kinds of situations. The reason for this... Read More

Essential Information on Choosing the Best Golf Clubs to Suit Your Game

Most golfers, whether a beginner or a pro, struggle when trying to decide which golf club to buy. The buying process becomes easier when the consumer has... Read More

Flexibility For Golf Will Not Be Lost With Weight Training

There is no doubt that body flexibility is extremely important for golf and to golfers. Little wonder that one of the biggest fears amongst many golfers looking... Read More

Are You Fully Committed to Playing Your Best Golf?

After taking golf lessons and/or attempting to make changes in one's swing, many players have a difficult time fully committing to executing the new swing on the... Read More

Improving Your Golf Balance

The need for balance for golf just sounds so simple and easy. As a golfer, you know that maintaining proper golf balance is a key to a... Read More

2005 US Open Winner - What Does It Take?

As the 2005 US Open began in Pinehurst, NC, the name Michael Campbell wasn't being touted as likely to finish first. Michael had attempted in four previous... Read More

Fitness For Golf Isn?t Just For The Pros

Fitness for golf is a common term on the television these days. I'm sure you've heard it a few times. The secret is out. Fitness for golf... Read More

Why Golf Tips Work Better For The Woman Golfer

Gone are the days when a woman would feel intimidated standing on the same golf course to receive a golf tip side by side with a man.... Read More

Senior Golfers Can Still Play Great Golf. Do You Want To Know How?

If you're a senior golfer?don't give up and don't give into the perception that's it's all downhill from here.No way!You have a lot of GREAT golf years... Read More

Golf Tips Should Always Include Fitness

When you think of golf tips, do you usually think about how to improve your swing, or how to sink your putts? Those, of course, are good... Read More

Functional Flexibility Is The Desire Of Every Golfer

Functional flexibility for golf is an important element. Quite often there are a lot of feelings of inadequacy, more so physical inadequacy, on the golf course.Most golfers... Read More

Golf Driving Tips To Correct A Common Mistake

One of the most common mental errors golfers make when driving the ball is to try and hit it as hard as possible.This article will deal with... Read More

Can A Golfer Do Without Golf Fitness And Exercise

Just how important is golf fitness and exercise to a golfer today in the modern game? Can a good amateur or even professional golfer do without it... Read More

Pull, Push or Carry? I?ll Carry My Golf Clubs Thanks

I love to play golf and I love to walk the golf course. After all, the Pros walk when they play golf and if walking is good... Read More

Does Your Junior Golfer Need A Sport Psychologist?

"My son gets so angry on the golf course that he cannot perform in competitions". "My daughter gets so nervous when other people are watching her play... Read More

Do You Know These Benefits Of Golf Schools?

Benefits of Golf Schools are many particularly for the beginners who want to learn and excel in this sport. A number of Golf Schools and training institutes... Read More

How A Golf Trainer Can Take Your Game To The Next Level

Having a golf trainer in your corner to give you guidance, motivation and ongoing, cutting-edge golf fitness information will put you leaps and bounds above your playing... Read More

The Psychology of a Confident Golf Swing, Part 1

Before focusing on the subject of developing confidence with ones golf swing I want you all to think about this notion; you cannot just "Think" yourself a... Read More