Have you heard of the single plane golf swing? It’s been more than two years since Jim Hardy’s book, The Plane Truth for Golfers was released and an excerpt was published in Golf Digest. Since then, every serious golfer on the planet has been discussing whether they are a single or double plane golfer. In case you have missed the debate over the past two golfing seasons, here’s a quick synopsis.
There are two possible planes when it comes to a golf swing, one created by the shoulders and one created by the arms. In a single plane swing, golfers maintain a single plane with their shoulders and their arms. In a double plane swing, golfers unlock their elbows and allow the club to reach higher, either towards the sky or around their necks.
Hardy is clear that one swing is not “right” and the other “wrong.” Rather, he hypothesizes that the realization that there are two different fundamental ways to swing a golf club should revolutionize the teaching of golf. After all, millions of dollars are spent every year by people trying to improve their golf swing. Hardy’s single plane swing theory may explain why your results aren’t getting any better. Maybe your instructor is teaching a double plane swing while you are really a single plane golfer.
Furthermore, it has been suggested that the single plane swing is really more conducive for the casual, amateur golfer. The reason is that there is essentially less to “fix” during the swing. In a double plane swing, the golfer will need to realign his elbows, and possibly his wrists, before the head of the club meets the golf ball. This creates more opportunities for the swing to become flawed. There is a higher chance of slicing or hooking the ball, grounding it, or popping it up in the air. A single plane swing, on the other hand, has fewer variables and therefore should be a more accurate swing in the long run.
The accuracy can come at a price. The single plane swing will not produce quite the same amount of power that a double plane swing will, because there is less chance for the golfer to “wind up,” so to speak. However, the trade off can be well worth it. Next time you hit the driving range or talk to your swing instructor, explore the single plane swing a little bit. You might find that it’s just what you needed.
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