How to swing on plane

Golf performance coach Justin Langhill shares an alignment stick drill designed to teach a repeatable swing plane naturally. By creating an obstacle that prevents the club from working too far out toward the ball, golfers learn to re-organize their downswing and return the shaft on an efficient path.

• Place an alignment stick near your swing arc to provide instant feedback if the club works over the top.
• Begin with short chip swings to focus on returning the shaft to its address angle at impact.
• Allow your body to adapt naturally to avoid the obstacle rather than forcing static swing positions.
• Gradually increase backswing length and speed while maintaining control and path consistency.

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