In this video, Brit Golf Dad explains foundational mental images to help new golfers understand the geometry of the swing. He compares the swing path to a tilted wagon wheel and the club shaft to a windshield wiper, explaining how hand height and arm hinges create a characteristic ellipse at impact.
Visualize the golf swing as a circle that is tilted like a wagon wheel leaning against a wall.
The swing is technically more of an ellipse because of how the wrists and right arm hinge during the motion.
The club shaft functions similarly to a windshield wiper blade.
Be aware that for most golfers, the hands will be higher at the point of impact than they were at the initial address position.
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