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Swing Plane

Path the club travels

Pronunciation

/swɪŋ pleɪn/

Definition

The imaginary flat surface or angle on which the club travels during the swing. Staying on plane throughout the swing promotes consistent contact and ball flight. Swing plane varies based on club length and player physique.

Example

"He worked on getting his club back on plane."

Related Terms

Swing PathBackswing

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Position of feet and body

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Proper positioning for a shot

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Initial motion away from ball

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Completion of a swing

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Rhythm of a swing

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