DTL Shaft Angle at A3 for Partial Swing Wedge Shots

[KoHo]

Referencing the attached graphic, during my full swing, I'm at the red line (A) at A3 and the magenta line (C) at A5. A few months ago I started incorporating partial (1/2 & 3/4) swings into my game and my backswing has stayed the same. My half backswing stops at A3 and I am really taking some deep divots. I don't really know if I am taking the club back on the correct plane. Am I supposed to be a little more shallow at A3 on half swings? Like maybe the blue line (B)? It feels really awkward to shallow the club during the downswing in such a short amount of time. Thanks for any insight.

Edited July 27, 2020 by KoHo
Made the graphic smaller

[DaveP043]

40 minutes ago, KoHo said:

Referencing the attached graphic, during my full swing, I'm at the red line (A) at A3 and the magenta line (C) at A5. A few months ago I started incorporating partial (1/2 & 3/4) swings into my game and my backswing has stayed the same. My half backswing stops at A3 and I am really taking some deep divots. I don't really know if I am taking the club back on the correct plane. Am I supposed to be a little more shallow at A3 on half swings? Like maybe the blue line (B)? It feels really awkward to shallow the club during the downswing in such a short amount of time. Thanks for any insight.

 

Video please.  If you are certain enough to post this, surely you have some video you could post as well.  And if you are basing this diagram on what you feel, its quite likely to be inaccurate.

[boogielicious]

1 hour ago, KoHo said:

Referencing the attached graphic, during my full swing, I'm at the red line (A) at A3 and the magenta line (C) at A5. A few months ago I started incorporating partial (1/2 & 3/4) swings into my game and my backswing has stayed the same. My half backswing stops at A3 and I am really taking some deep divots. I don't really know if I am taking the club back on the correct plane. Am I supposed to be a little more shallow at A3 on half swings? Like maybe the blue line (B)? It feels really awkward to shallow the club during the downswing in such a short amount of time. Thanks for any insight.

 

My instructor would say no. He wants me steep at A3 and shallow at A5.  But that is for my swing. You may have different priorities.

[KoHo]

1 hour ago, DaveP043 said:

Video please.  If you are certain enough to post this, surely you have some video you could post as well.  And if you are basing this diagram on what you feel, its quite likely to be inaccurate.

I can definitely start a "My Swing" thread showing both my full swing and half swing if that is necessary thanks. I have been recording my swing for a couple of years now, so my diagram is based on the video.

1 hour ago, boogielicious said:

My instructor would say no. He wants me steep at A3 and shallow at A5.  But that is for my swing. You may have different priorities.

I took evolvr lessons over a year ago and that is also why I am steep at A3 and shallow at A5. But what about when A3=A5? Thanks.

[Vinsk]

25 minutes ago, KoHo said:

I can definitely start a "My Swing" thread showing both my full swing and half swing if that is necessary thanks. I have been recording my swing for a couple of years now, so my diagram is based on the video.

I took evolvr lessons over a year ago and that is also why I am steep at A3 and shallow at A5. But what about when A3=A5? Thanks.

A swing video or you’re dead to me. Lol.😄

[boogielicious]

54 minutes ago, KoHo said:

I can definitely start a "My Swing" thread showing both my full swing and half swing if that is necessary thanks. I have been recording my swing for a couple of years now, so my diagram is based on the video.

I took evolvr lessons over a year ago and that is also why I am steep at A3 and shallow at A5. But what about when A3=A5? Thanks.

I can’t really say without seeing your swing. I think if you stay on plane and are still swinging in to out, it could be fine. 

[KoHo]

My swing thread added. Thanks!