Imagining a Vertical Swing Plane

[LeanMachine]

When I am swinging irons, especially short irons, I imagine the club head traveling on a totally vertical plane. In reality (when I see myself on video) it is not even close to fully vertical, but I think that is just because of wrist hinge. The club head path between 9oclock and 3oclock is totally vertical, and the club head travels in a straight line that goes through the ball and the target.

I know a lot of people will think that is wrong, that the takeaway should be more of an ellipse path than straight back, but this is what works for me. Straight back, wrist hinge, no wrist rotation, then just pull it through towards the target - works every time. Lol well not EVERY time, but I am way more consistent with every club thinking about my swing like this. Anyone else doing this?

[saevel25]

I know a lot of people will think that is wrong, that the takeaway should be more of an ellipse path than straight back, but this is what works for me. Straight back, wrist hinge, no wrist rotation, then just pull it through towards the target - works every time. Lol well not EVERY time, but I am way more consistent with every club thinking about my swing like this. Anyone else doing this?

This is what we call, "Feel isn't real" situation. You might feel it going vertical, but it's not.

If it works for you, then keep doing it.

[par-fait6]

When the club is up behind my head the vertical feel isn't real, but I'm pretty sure between 9 and 3 it is.

[saevel25]

When the club is up behind my head the vertical feel isn't real, but I'm pretty sure between 9 and 3 it is.

Only way to find out is to video tape your swing and look. Though I wouldn't do any self diagnosis with video.