So were determined to get that golf swing plane sorted, and we’ve began to see the importance of balance and the set up, in getting that perfect golf swing plane, without the need for golf swing aids. So let’s continue our golf swing teaching and look more closely at the golf swing set up.
Is your alignment right?
In the ideal golf swing setup your feet, knees, hips, forearms, shoulders and eyes should be positioned parallel to the target. The best way to imagine this is to imagine a railroad track. The body is on the inside rail and the ball is on the outside rail.
Your Feet!
Your feet should be shoulder width apart for the middle irons. The short iron stance will be two inches narrower and the stance for long irons and woods should be two inches wider. Your back foot should be square or 90 degrees to the target, whist your target foot should be pointing about 30 degrees towards your target.
Where is your ball?
To get the right golf set up and improve your golf swing plane, the ball placement is essential. In your short irons the ball placement must be central i.e. centered between the legs. In your middle irons the ball should be one ball to the left of center (In a right handed player). For your fairway woods and long irons the correct ball position is two balls left of center (Right handed player) whilst for your driver you are looking at having the ball positioned three balls left of center.
More balance.
You’ve sorted your alignment, have your feet the right way and have placed your ball correctly; we now need to get that balance perfect for that improved golf swing plane. Your weight should be balanced on the balls of the feet. With short irons, your weight should be 60-percent on the left foot (right-handers). For middle iron shots the weight should be 50/50 or equal on each foot. For your longest clubs, place 60% of your weight on the right foot (right-handers). Pretty simple wont you say?
It’s all about the posture!
Good posture is essential so …Your knees should be slightly bent and directly over the balls of your feet for balance. The back knee should be cocked slightly inward towards the target. Your body should bend at the hips, so that your buttocks will protrude slightly. The spine should be bent towards the ball from the hips at approximately a 45-degree angle to the shaft of the club. Your back should be in a straight line with no bending in the middle of the spine. With that said your spine should tilt to the side, slightly away from the target. The target side hip and shoulder should be slightly higher than the back hip and shoulder. Your head should be tipped at the same angle as the spine. With that done we need to look at the next step.
Arms and hands….where should they go?
Your hands should hang just off the inside of your target side thigh. The hands-to-body distance varies depending on the club you are hitting. A good rule of thumb is to have your hands at a palm’s width from the body for short and middle irons and at a palm’s length for long irons and woods.
So there you have it…some crucial information on setting up your golf swing. Im sure you’re thinking….wow that’s a lot of effort to get the golf swing plane perfect? Yes it is but once you get it done it becomes second nature and it definitely is worth it. I’ve tried to simplify the golf swing plane setup as best as I can, if your looking for a better explanation I recommend you check out this guide which will definitely do a better job than me. Click here to visit the guide recommended by the golf swing plane blog.
Cheers
Chris
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