9 O'Clock Drill
Study the image below. As you can see in the backswing, the players shaft is pointing directly at the ball
and as he swings back down, his club is on the same plane during the downswing. This trend continues down
into impact where his shaft and right elbow are on the exact same plane 9 o'clock plane he established
during the backswing. When you can maintain a consistent swing plane, the rest becomes just details.
While swinging the club back and through on one plane certainly isn't all it takes to hit great golf shots, swinging
on a reasonably good plane is important and something that most golfers will have to work at to accomplish. By practicing
this drill, you will quickly realize whether or not you have been swinging on plane and what you need
to work on to correct it. The main area to focus on is getting the club on plane at 9 o'clock during the backswing
as that sets the path for the rest of the swing. The downswing and impact area is nothing more than a reaction to
what you did on the way back, so get this one simple position on plane and you will be well on your way to improved
ball striking.
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