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Feb '12

The Offseason: Understand your swing plane

By SwingFix.com staff

For the first two months of 2012, our Offseason series has covered a variety of topics to help you keep improving your golf game during the winter months.

With March just around the corner, that journey comes to an end today, but it’s an important segment that we have remaining, as we talk about one of the most common yet misunderstood terms in golf, that being “swing plane.”

In this video, SwingFix instructor Jim Williams explains what the swing plane is and the fact that each individual swing plane is going to be a little bit different. He also has some tips for you on how to work on your swing plane in the comfort of your own home if the weather isn’t cooperating where you live.

Enjoy this video, as getting your swing on plane will put you on a great path toward improved ball-striking.

And we hope you’ve enjoyed our Offseason series!

Bookmark this page as a reference point for the future, and stay tuned to The Lesson Tee this spring for new video content relating to golf fitness.

Additional videos from The Offseason series:

Jan. 3: Evaluate your fitness level

Jan. 9: Improve lower body mobility

Jan. 17: Maximize your shoulder turn

Jan. 24: Stop coming over the top

Jan. 31: How to create more width

Feb. 7: Improve your set-up position

Feb. 14: Slow down to make changes

Feb. 21: A better position at impact

Tags: The Offseason

Archives

May 2013 –

How to say goodbye to your slice for good May 3
Be careful when it comes to "lag" advice May 7
Maintain posture throughout your golf swing May 10
Get focused to conquer the toughest holes May 12
What's the correct choice, drop or re-tee? May 14
Tilt shoulders to improve your driver setup May 17
Instructor Tweets of the Week: May 12-19 May 21
How you can stop hitting behind the golf ball May 24

April 2013 –

Pay attention to set up for solid chip shots Apr 9
Get to know SwingFix pro Dan Carraher Apr 2
Ball starting left? Reverse your swing path Apr 5
Shift your weight better through the golf ball Apr 12
Play solid shots from Augusta-like pine straw Apr 15
Get to know SwingFix instructor Steve Bann Apr 17
Make your posture at address a top priority Apr 19
Get your golf game the CARE it needs Apr 23
Improve your backswing width for more power Apr 26
Know limitations before implementing tips Apr 30

March 2013 –

Improve your takeaway and eliminate a sway Mar 12
Synchronize your arm swing and body pivot Mar 1
Shake off winter rust at Ventana Golf Academy Mar 5
Shallow your angle of attack with the driver Mar 8
Stop standing up and moving into the ball Mar 15
Get to know SwingFix pro Kevin Sprecher Mar 19
Fixing a golf swing that's become too shallow Mar 22
Fix your game at the Rock Barn Golf Academy Mar 26
Rotate during your backswing, don't sway Mar 29

February 2013 –

Czaja, Gilley create a SwingFix success story Feb 1
Get to know SwingFix pro Trillium Sellers Feb 5
Use the ground to stop coming over the top Feb 8
Adjustable drivers: Tinker, tailor, trouble, try? Feb 12
Fix your alignment and you'll fix your slice Feb 15
SwingFix pros included on Golf Magazine list Feb 19
Use resistance to eliminate a sway or slide Feb 22
Turn the shaft to strengthen your grip Feb 26

January 2013 –

Set up with your eyes toward the horizon Jan 2
Keep you edge during the winter months Jan 4
An avoidance drill for coming over the top Jan 7
Improve your alignment with your short irons Jan 10
Finding better tempo with your golf swing Jan 14
Stay more centered to compress the ball better Jan 17
Stick your finish to improve your balance Jan 22
Find your dominant eye to improve alignment Jan 25
Address your putting woes with a putter fitting Jan 29

December 2012 –

Eliminate the dreaded shank for good Dec 27
How to perfect a 'low-and-slow' takeaway Dec 13
Find the right grip pressure for your swing Dec 3
Improve you ball-striking with better posture Dec 6
Stay behind the ball to make better contact Dec 10
Stop moving into the ball coming down Dec 17
Extend your arms to make a better turn Dec 20

November 2012 –

Practice on a yardstick to get putts on line Nov 12
Key to a good grip: Your "sixth finger" Nov 1
Get to know SwingFix pro Jason Sedan Nov 29
Top instruction options await in Sin City Nov 5
Improve your posture, fix your balance issues Nov 8
Be sure to hit down and through the golf ball Nov 15
Use the offseason to work on your fitness Nov 19
Get rid of your reverse weight shift for good Nov 26

October 2012 –

Get to know SwingFix's Kate Tempesta Oct 11
The camera never lies about your golf swing Oct 1
Get to know SwingFix pro Craig Renshaw Oct 5
Get to know SwingFix pro Bernard Sheridan Oct 18
Load into your back leg for stability, power Oct 8
Sweep the ball to stop topping your driver Oct 15
Miami area offers great instruction options Oct 22
Work on rhythm, power in the weight room Oct 25
Say 17 to improve your swing tempo Oct 29

September 2012 –

"Swoosh" to shift your weight and gain power Sep 10
Get to know SwingFix pro Brian Lackey Sep 4
Get set up properly with your driver Sep 7
Improve your weight shift through the ball Sep 13
Get to know SwingFix pro Steve Whidden Sep 20
Warm up before a round with random practice Sep 17
Create more width in your backswing for power Sep 24
Keep grip pressure constant in your swing Sep 27

August 2012 –

Five questions with Karen Palacios-Jansen Aug 6
Develop more consistency on the course Aug 1
Control your ball better in windy conditions Aug 20
Understanding your swing's path and shape Aug 30
A good takeaway starts a good golf swing Aug 13
Get to know SwingFix pro George Connor Aug 17
Quality video is crucial in the lesson process Aug 15
How to get set up to the ball properly Aug 2
Quit casting the club by using this simple drill Aug 3
Dance the waltz to improve your tempo Aug 7
Preparing properly for playing a links course Aug 10
Explore all of your options when chipping Aug 22
Improve your posture to strike the ball better Aug 24
How to eliminate a reverse pivot for good Aug 27

July 2012 –

Finding your swing's rhythm and tempo Jul 30
Understanding the bounce on your wedges Jul 31
Improve your swing by getting rid of the sway Jul 26
Five questions with SwingFix pro Tyrus York Jul 3
Lean on a club for proper address position Jul 20
Neutralize your grip, keep the clubface square Jul 12
Stay in the moment to play your best golf Jul 6
Develop a "go-to" shot to deal with pressure Jul 27
Course Management: Fairways and greens Jul 10
Don't get "stuck" with the ball below your feet Jul 2
Work on your chipping technique with a "Y" Jul 5
Get the right speed on the putting green Jul 9
Get your ball out of steep-faced bunkers Jul 13
Trust a key element in the lesson process Jul 16
Control your ball flight in windy conditions Jul 18
A tip from Seve to correct your driver takeaway Jul 17
Playing effectively out of wet vs. dry sand Jul 20
Tasty thoughts to improve impact position Jul 23
Stay calm and keep your lead down the stretch Jul 24

June 2012 –

Develop a game plan on every hole you play Jun 8
Widen your swing arc to create more power Jun 14
Rotate your shoulders, don't sway your hips Jun 19
Balance problems? Practice barefoot! Jun 27
Do your eyes deceive you? How to check Jun 28
Develop a one-piece takeaway for consistency Jun 29
Learn how to better control your ball flight Jun 1
Sharpen descent for solid contact on chips Jun 10
Loosen your grip to release the driver better Jun 15
Course Management: The pre-shot routine Jun 21
Elite golf academies abound in Las Vegas Jun 4
Left shoulder up to stop pulling putts Jun 5
In golf, patience is a virtue ... just ask Tiger Jun 6
Get to know SwingFix instructor Brian Crowell Jun 7
Get to know SwingFix pro Garrett Chaussard Jun 12
Three SwingFix instructors make list Jun 13
Avoid 3-putts by making better reads Jun 18
Debate over long putters certain to heat up Jun 20
Get to know SwingFix instructor Justin Bruton Jun 22
Cure the dreaded "chicken wing" move Jun 25
It's not all about the full swing at SwingFix Jun 26

May 2012 –

Pump your downswing to groove a solid strike May 1
Workout Wednesday: Widen your swing arc May 2
Get to know SwingFix instructor Ed Oldham May 4
Curdt wins tourney and invite to LPGA event May 7
Workout Wednesday: Eliminate early extension May 9
Get to know SwingFix instructor Mike Fay May 11
Try to make your divots even with the ball May 14
Five questions with SwingFix pro Gary Cliplef May 15
Workout Wednesday: Make a better turn May 16
Dig your way out of a buried lie in a bunker May 21
Workout Wednesday: Stop swaying and sliding May 23
Get to know SwingFix pro Jason Helman May 30
Get to know SwingFix instructor Chris Rowe May 25
Use your big muscles to initiate the backswing May 29
Strengthen your core to create more power May 31

April 2012 –

Larkin named MAPGA Teacher of the Year Apr 4
Utilize the Bucket Drill to shake the shanks Apr 2
Understanding physical limitations is crucial Apr 3
Course Management: Control your emotions Apr 6
Sharpen your mental game with a "Think Box" Apr 9
Get to know SwingFix pro Alison Curdt Apr 10
Lessons from Bubba Watson's Masters win Apr 11
Follow Bubba's lead, practice recovery shots Apr 12
Control your distance to post better scores Apr 16
Rock through pitches for more consistency Apr 17
Workout Wednesday: Improve your posture Apr 18
Get to know SwingFix pro Christian Czaja Apr 20
Use the Step-in Drill to shift your weight Apr 27
To work on follow through, throw your club Apr 23
Workout Wednesday: Coming over the top Apr 25
Use a water bottle to keep from "getting stuck" Apr 30

March 2012 –

Get to know SwingFix instructor Josh Dyer Mar 2
Make your short game a practice priority Mar 7
Thumbs up to create more lag in your swing Mar 8
Get to know SwingFix instructor Tim Cooke Mar 9
Commentary: A better golf experience for all Mar 12
Learn to groove an inside-out swing path Mar 13
Learning to troubleshoot on the golf course Mar 20
Focus on the finish with the "shot put drill" Mar 22
Close your eyes for better feel on the greens Mar 23
ANNIKA Academy offers packages for 2012 Mar 26
Start the season with basics: Check your grip Mar 27
Sharpen your short game by playing "21" Mar 28
The Triangle Drill will improve your takeaway Mar 29
Simulate an entire round when you practice Mar 30

February 2012 –

Bain receives PGA's 2011 President's Plaque Feb 1
Shake off winter rust at The Boulders Feb 2
The Offseason: Improve your set-up position Feb 7
Instruction in Paradise at Leadbetter Academy Feb 8
Maintain your spine angle and develop a draw Feb 9
The SwingFix teaching platform in full effect Feb 8
Get to know SwingFix pro Doug Spencer Feb 10
The Offseason: Slow down to make changes Feb 14
The Offseason: A better position at impact Feb 21
Instruction in the desert sun with Jim McLean Feb 22
Get to know SwingFix pro Erika Larkin Feb 24
Cure your over-the-top move to fix your slice Feb 26
The Offseason: Understand your swing plane Feb 28
Grand Cypress Academy: Many sizes fit all Feb 29

January 2012 –

The Offseason: Evaluate your fitness level Jan 3
The Offseason: Improve lower body mobility Jan 9
The Offseason: Maximize your shoulder turn Jan 17
Take dead aim - Harvey Penick Golf Academy Jan 18
Start getting ready for spring golf now Jan 20
SwingFix instructors take stage at PGA Show Jan 23
The Offseason: Stop coming over the top Jan 24
SwingFix pro Tony Ruggiero at PGA Show Jan 26
The Offseason: How to create more width Jan 31

December 2011 –

Catch Brian Bain on Golf Channel Dec 7
Eliminate your slice, hit more fairways Dec 26
Developing a solid, reliable grip is a must Dec 28

November 2011 –

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island offers winter tune-up Nov 21

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