IntermediateFixes: Flat swing planeBackswing

Fix a Flat Golf Swing Plane

Drill by Peter Finch Golf

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Why this drill works

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

How to do it

  1. 1

    Focus on lifting the arms while turning the shoulders.

  2. 2

    Feel like your hands are high at the top.

  3. 3

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

Swing issues this drill addresses

Positional IssuesGetting Stuck

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