Easiest Swing on Plane

How to Take Your Swing On a Plane in the EASIEST Way Possible?

A swing plane is the path that a golf ball would take if it was shot without spin. However, not everyone understands how important it is to have one.

It’s a subject that television commentators and golfers discuss at length, yet seldom go into much depth on.

That is one of the reasons, I believe, for this. It might be difficult to determine if your swing plane is correct and even more so to modify it. I think that a lack of understanding causes people to become perplexed on a subject that appears to be straightforward.

So, in this post, we’ll go over everything that is necessary to know about golf swing plane and how to swing on plane.

I believe you’ll discover that a good golf swing plane is achievable by anybody, regardless of skill level, with only a little practice and knowledge.

What It’s Like To Be On A Plane When You Swing?

Simply defined, a golfer’s golf club head travels along an invisible flat surface known as the swing plane during a golf swing.

• Consider a large sheet of glass that is positioned at roughly a 60-degree angle and cleaves through the chest of a golfer.
• Now, take your golf club and make some practice swings.
• Your goal is to keep the club head on that piece of glass for as long as possible during your entire swing. That is what it means to be “on plane.”
• Of course, this is much easier said than done. There are many moving parts to a golf swing and it can be difficult to keep track of everything, let alone make sure that the club head is on plane.
• But with a little bit of practice and understanding, it is a skill that can be mastered by anybody.

A player’s swing plane can vary in angle, depending on the situation. For the sake of illustration, I said 60 degrees just now. You will rather be swinging on a slightly different plane in order to maintain your swing. Instead, because every golf club is unique lengths , you’ll have no choice but to swing at a slight angle.

A player’s swing plane should ideally be similar to the lie angle of their club. The fact that the ground and club shaft are parallel causes the swing plane to be equal between right-handed and left-handed golfers, because the angle between them is measuring both the lie angle and swing plane. Depending on the club, typical lie angles range from 55 to 65 degrees.

The Second Part: Then it’s critical to understand that a golf swing will not flow along the initial swing plane all the way through the swing, but will instead stay parallel and maintain the same angle.

This is due to the fact that the club face will rotate during the course of the golf swing. The club face starts square to the swing plane at address and then gradually starts to close as the swing progresses.

At impact, the club face should be perpendicular to the swing plane. If it is not, then a shot will likely result in a hooks or a slice.

The takeaway here is that the club face will rotate, but the swing plane should remain parallel throughout the entire golf swing.

Why is it so important to be On Plane?

This may appear to be a little advanced, but it’s important to contemplate when playing golf since I’ll elaborate further later. A player’s shot distance, accuracy, and consistency may all benefit from a proper swing plane. In a nutshell, it has an influence on virtually every aspect of your golf game’s appearance.

The club heads and the wing plane’s trajectory are strongly linked.

The line that a club follows through impact is known as the club head’s trajectory. Consider the Fourth of July as a kid and playing with sparklers. The sparkler is a fantastic device for teaching your youngster how to write their name in the air. All children, regardless of age, spend a significant amount of time writing their name in the sky with a sparkler and allowing the light to burn an image into their eyes for a split second. The route of the sparkler is determined by the lines on a name written using a sparkler.

A golf club’s path is comparable. The club head’s trajectory is the line that it follows through the hitting area. A proper swing plane will allow for a well-struck golf shot with a desirable trajectory.

There are three main types of trajectories in golf: high, low, and medium.

A high trajectory is created when the club face strikes the ball above its equatorial line and imparts a significant amount of backspin on the ball. The result is a shot that flies high in the air with little to no roll once it hits the ground.

A low trajectory is just the opposite and is created when the club face strikes the ball below its equatorial line and puts sidespin on the ball. Low trajectories are often seen with professional golfers and result in a shot that flies lower to the ground and rolls a significant amount once it hits the turf.

A medium trajectory is created when the club face strikes the ball on or near its equatorial line and produces a shot that has both backspin and sidespin. This type of shot is often seen with fairway woods and results in a shot that flies medium-high with some roll once it hits the ground.

So, now you know a little more about trajectories, but what does this have to do with being on plane?

Well, if your swing is not on plane, then it is likely that you will impart either too much spin or not enough spin on the ball, which will result in an undesirable trajectory.

How to Get on the Plane at a Checkpoint?

The first mistake that golfers make as soon after they take their swing off plane happens right away at the takeaway.

A great many golfers who have an incorrect swing plane will fall into one of two categories:

• Raise the club above their body.
• For their first motion, drag it against their body.

The issue with this is that it leaves the rest of the swing in the dust and makes it harder for everyone to keep up. As a result, the golfers will struggle to return the clubface to the ball at impact, which leads to all sorts of mishits and inconsistency in their game.

The first thing that any player should do when they’re trying to hit a shot on the green is call their caddie and give him or her directions. The problem with this swing maneuver is that it requires a player to redirect the club head in order to get it back on line, and there just isn’t enough time in the swing or the flight of the ball to make those necessary adjustments.

A correct takeaway should have the club moving away from the player’s body in a controlled and deliberate manner. The club should remain close to the body, and the hands should move along the body as well.

The second checkpoint for having an on-plane swing is at the top of the backswing. This is where a lot of golfers make their second mistake in the swing. They will either:

Next, and maybe most significantly, a golf club must be level with the ground. I frequently see this problem in golfers who have trouble with swing plane. I’m referring to a golf club head that is flush with the ground. The ground should be level with the bottom edge of the club.

In this post, I’ll show you how to adjust the lie angle of your club so that it matches a perfect swing plane. As I said before, a correct swing plane is the similar to as a golf club’s lie angle. You can lower a club’s effective lie angle and change the swing plane by not aligning it flush with the ground with the toe or heel in the air.

The third checkpoint for having an on-plane golf swing is at impact. This is where a lot of golfers make their third mistake in the swing.  They will either:

Lift their head up too early to see where the ball is going.

Drop their arms and hands down too low in an attempt to hit the ground behind the ball.

Both of these mistakes are due to a lack of trust in the swing. When you make impact with the ball, your weight should be shifted onto your front foot, and your hands should be ahead of the clubface. If you drop your arms or raise your head, you will lose power and accuracy.

Drills to Develop a Good Swing On the Plane

There are a few fantastic and easy swing plane exercises that every golfer can do to ensure they’re swinging on a level plane.

Lie Board Drill

1. Set up a lie board by placing a 2×4 on the ground.
2. Place your golf club on the 2×4 so that the club is level with the ground and the bottom edge of the club is flush with the ground.
3. Take your stance and make sure that your feet are parallel to the 2×4.
4. Take your swing and make sure that the club head stays level with the ground throughout the entire swing.
5. If the club head starts to raise up, lower your body so that the club can stay on plane.

Drilling Alignment Sticks in the Ground

Then, to address the issues listed above, use a snow pole , alignment poles or an old shaft in the ground for practice swings. To complete this drill, follow these steps:

1. At a 45-degree angle, push alignment rods or a pole into the ground.
2. Start your backswing and make sure that the shaft, or stick, is parallel to your golf club’s shaft at the top of your backswing.
3. If the shaft starts to move away from the club, you know that you are coming “over the top” of the ball.
4. To correct this, simply make a shallower backswing so that the shaft can remain parallel to the club’s shaft.
5. Keep your head still and swing through.

Both of these drills are great for helping golfers develop a good swing on plane. The key is to make sure that the club head stays level with the ground and that your body stays in alignment with the club head. If you can do that, you’ll be well on your way to developing a great swing!

Plane On Shoulder-Push Drill

Finally, you may verify the head of your backswing using the Sam Snead drill that he constantly advised. It’s really uncomplicated.

1. Prepare for your golf swing by assuming the standard stance and addressing the golf ball.
2. Now, with the club in your right hand (for a right-handed golfer), place your left hand behind and underneath your right armpit.
3. While keeping your head down, slowly turn back until you can’t turn any further. At this point, both of your arms will be extended, and the club will be pointing straight up.
4. Now, while keeping your chin down and eyes focused on the golf ball, push your right shoulder forward until your arms are extended. The club should now be pointing straight at the golf ball.
5. Turn back to the original position and repeat the drill.
6. After a few swings, you’ll develop a feel for where the club should be at the top of your backswing. Remember, the club should be pointing directly at the golf ball, and your hands should be level with your shoulders. If you can get into this position, you’ll be well on your way to having a great golf swing!

The Final Word

Many golfers deal with swing plane problems that they are unaware of, which is a major reason for the high number of golf pros who end up quitting. It usually manifests itself as shots that are erratic, lack in distance, or go left to right rather than straight forward.

If that describes you, take a look at your swing plane. Try out some of the exercises outlined in this article and I believe you’ll notice an increase in your golf shot’s power, accuracy, and consistency.

However, don’t be discouraged; the goal is to have the club back in a more common position, with better impact on the golf ball, where it can make a stronger sound.