Swing Type SECRETS: Steep vs. Shallow (Which Are YOU?)
Alex Fortey from The Art of Simple Golf explains how to identify whether you have a steep or shallow swing type. By recording your swing from a down-the-line view and pausing when the lead arm is parallel to the ground on the downswing, you can check the club shaft's orientation relative to your shoulder plane to find your natural tendency.
Record your swing from the 'down-the-line' perspective to analyze your plane.
The critical point of analysis is the halfway-down position where the lead arm is parallel to the ground.
A steep swing is identified when the club shaft is above the shoulder plane line during the downswing.
A shallow swing is identified when the club shaft is below the shoulder plane line.
Understanding your natural orientation is the first step toward achieving better consistency and power.
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