Swing Path
Learn the proper alignment for a golf shot
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(Editor's Note: Marty Fleckman was a winner on the PGA Tour and now is a highly regarded golf instructor. In this article, Marty explains his putting approach, including grip, stance and swing path.) ...
Swing path whereby the clubhead moves across the ball-target line
from left to right.
in your pocket
After you've picked up the ball! (Generally after you finish a hole
without holing out.) ...
A swing path that stays on the target line during the back swing and follow through producing a straight plane shot with powerful results.
One Putt
To hole the ball using only one shot on the green. To take only a single putting stroke on a hole.
While swing path is a primary factor on whether the golf ball hooks or slices, releasing theclub correctly can also straighten out the ball flight. Hopefully these few tips will help some the players struggling to fight off that dreaded slice.
A good swing path is, when the arms are parallel with the ground on the backswing, the tee peg will be pointing to the club on the ground.
Straight Swing Path to the Target
Square Club Face at Impact
Aligning both the Feet and Shoulders at the Target
Having a Neutral Grip as diagramed in the Grip section.
Then the downswing path suffers, resulting in a mixed bag of problems from pushes and pulls to hooks and slices.
In every case, the only way to fix the problem is by combining the motion of the arms to the body's rotation.
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Inside-Out: Swing path in which the player's club, on the downswing, crosses under its path on the backswing, ending up directed more to the right of target than desired.
Inside Out : A swing path that travels from inside (As above) the target line to outside the target line. Example: If the clubface is square to the target line at impact an inside-out swing, or path, will result in a draw or a hook.
Come Over the Top A motion beginning the downswing that sends the club outside the ideal plane (swing path) and delivers the clubhead from outside the target line at impact. This is sometimes known as an outside-to-inside swing.
path (also "swing path") the direction the clubhead is traveling (generally referred to through the impact area and in relation to the target line) ...
This shot not only has your swing path to the left but it also has you with your clubface open at impact. This means you actually have 2 flaws when you hit a slice.
Let’s first start with the “outside-in' swing path. You’re most accustomed to this anyway if you’ve read this far. But let’s define what we mean by inside and outside so that we’re all in understanding.
To hit the ball squarely on the center of the club head you must take the club through the proper swing path. A proper swing path will allow the club to align itself correctly with the ball to hit the shot you are trying to hit.
Had I started forward with a correct swing path, my wrists would have remained cocked and the clubhead would be back somewhere above my right shoulder.
Inside-to-Out: A swing path in which the clubhead approaches the ball from inside the target line and, after contact, continues to the outside of the target line before turning back to the inside of the target line.
When combined with the inside swing path, the typical ball flight produced is a draw. This is a good thing for the average golfer.
To understand the correct swing path or downswing motion, picture a rope attached to a tree above you. Now, imagine yourself pulling that rope straight down.
Device used in club fitting to accurately define swing characteristics such as swing path, swing speed, tempo, face angle, etc.
Note that the left hand and arm immediately moves to the "outside" downswing path which must result in an out-to-in impact!
Thus, good club-line through the ball depends upon the stillness of the shoulders at the beginning of the downswing.
A ball struck with an intentional outside-in swing path giving a clockwise spin to the ball causing it to curve from left to right.
DEAD
A ball which stops so close to the hole that the next putt is a certainty.
A player who hooks the ball usually has a downswing path that starts from too far inside the target line and travels through the ball too far outside of the target line.
With the ball position on the inside of your left heel with the longer irons your swing path will be more shallow helping you to hit the ball further and straighter. This is one of the keys to solid iron play. I hope this helps.
HOOK (submitted by: tiger101)
A severe curving shot made from an inside-out swing path that puts side spin on the ball. This makes it curve from right to left.
HOSEL
The opening where the shaft intersects with the club head ...
A strong grip helps create a flatter swing path and a more powerful release of the club through impact.
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Position your shoulders at your target (they direct the line of your swing path).
Tip: Poor alignment is a very common set-up mistake.
Place your feet squarely to your target.
There are many factors attributed to poor putting including poor grip and grip pressure, bad alignment, incorrect hand and ball position, swing path problems and deceleration.
Where a player's downswing crosses over its backswing path, resulting in a shot that either fades, pulls or slices.
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Practice putting between the tracks to develop alignment and swing path. Repeat this drill for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove the clubs and continue to work on a variety of lengths, using one ball and your pre-swing routine each time.
DRAW - for a left-handed golfer a shot where the golf ball moves left to right, and for a right-handed golfer a shot where the golf ball moves right to left. A golf shot from an inside to outside swing path through the impact zone.
 See also: Swing, Golf, Slice, Impact, Shot
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