Backswing & TakeawayIntermediateFixes: Flat swing plane

Fix a Flat Golf Swing Plane

Curated PGA Drill by Peter Finch Golf

Focus Area

Backswing

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Intermediate

Video walkthrough by Peter Finch GolfWatch on YouTube ↗

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Combines arm lift with body turn to create a neutral plane. Flat swings usually lack arm lift.

How to Perform the Drill

Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Focus on lifting the arms while turning the shoulders.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Feel like your hands are high at the top.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Avoid the feeling of 'wrapping' the club around your body.

What Good Feels Like

Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.

Common Mistake to Avoid

Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

Positional IssuesGetting Stuck

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