Swing Direction (Tee to Green)

• Definition
  • The angle between the base of the plane created by the club head’s geometric center movement and target line. That is, Swing Direction is the angle between the base of the “hulahoop” and the target line.
  • Essentially, it indicates whether the overall swing path is directed more to the left or right of the target line.
  • Swing Direction uses the three-dimensional position of the club head from approximately knee high in the downswing to knee high in the follow-through.
• The Use of Swing Direction
  • Swing Direction is essential for understanding the overall direction of the swing and how it affects the ball flight.
  • It is important to understand that Swing Direction is not the same as Club Path. Club Path represents the motion of the club head at one point in time (impact), whereas Swing Direction uses hundreds of points from the club head during the knee high to knee high portion of the swing.