Tip From the Archives

Swing Plane Drill

Problem

You slice your drives due to an over the top swing.

Cure

Work on matching your swing plane to the angle of your clubshaft at address.

Therapy

Stick an old shaft or long stick in the ground about seven feet behind the ball. Put it into the ground at an angle so that it matches the angle of the shaft of your club at address. Set up to the ball and double check to see that the club in your hand and the shaft in the ground are slanted at the same angle. This is the swing plane that you want to try to swing along as you take the club back and as you are returning it to the ball. Many over the top players lift the club up away from the ball instead of extending and rotating their arms back during the backswing. So, as you do this drill, think of trying to hit the shaft behind you as you take the club back. Then continue rotating your arms as you complete your backswing. Match this same path as you return the clubhead down to the ball and mirroring the angle of the shaft behind you.

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