In Mr. Hogan's book, he suggested, "Visualize the backswing plane as a large pane of glass that rests on the shoulders as it inclines upward from the ball." That is a valuable tool providing a roadmap for the backswing.
We will look at the Backswing and Downswing as it relates to the Impact shaft angle.
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Instructions
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Finish Right!
When the Finish is seen compared to Address, it is very apparent that the entire Rightside is moving Right of the target. The overwhelming instinct is that the Rightside turns around to the left.
Frame 7
The instant of impact is where the Golf Swing programs the golf ball to execute our intended shot. The Right Forearm is directly behind the shaft so that can apply the Pivot force to the ball. The Upper Right Arm is 5 degrees off vertical to the ground, which helps keep the Right Shoulder from being too far out.
Frame 1
We can see that the Address angle and the Impact angle are slightly different. The Address Plane is somewhere between the Hand Plane and the Elbow Plane.
Frame 7
As we have mentioned so often, the Right Hip is constantly moving along its 20-degree path. This motion encourages the Right Shoulder to move even farther to the right. Therefore, moving effectively to the right after Impact with the Right Hip and the Right Shoulder can prevent the problematic "over the top" move.
Frame 8
As we have mentioned so often, the Right Hip is constantly moving along its 20-degree path. This motion encourages the Right Shoulder to move even farther to the right. Therefore, moving effectively to the right after Impact with the Right Hip and the Right Shoulder can prevent the problematic "over the top" move.
Frame 3
This frame is instructive, and there are two things to see here. First, the Right Elbow quickly gets to the Plane. Second, you can see how the Clubhead appears to have a slight lag in the Startup. In "Power Golf," Mr. Hogan says the Club starts in response to the forward press. That response is noticeable here.
Frame 2
In this frame, you can see that the Impact Plane is what turns out to be two inches higher than the Address Shaft Plane. And, this Impact shaft Plane is the one we need to achieve consistently.
Frame 4
In this frame, notice that the Right Elbow is precisely on Impact
Plane Angle as it was in the previous frame. Mr. Doyle would say the Right Elbow should remain on the plane while the Hands raise by the length of the Right Forearm..
Frame 6
This frame is another which demonstrates the geometric beauty of Mr. Hogan's Golf Swing. This shaft location is an excellent example of "The Golfing Machine's" section 9, "Release." At this moment, the Right Elbow, the Hands, and the Clubshaft are On-Plane and ready to fly out for Impact.
Frame 5
Here in frame five, we see some of the "Hogan Magic." In perfect preparation for his Impact, the Clubshaft is already completely On-Plane. From this point forward, there need not be any adjustments made for his approach geometry.
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The Hogan efficiency is apparent as we look at how he managed to get his Right Elbow on the Plane and remain On-Plane essentially until Impact. Mr. Doyle would say that the Right Elbow would get On-Plane and stay on the Plane while the hands would raise one forearm's length above the Elbow Plane to the Top. This Right Elbow geometry will help bring the hands and the Clubshaft back to the Impact Plane.
Try pointing the Clubshaft closer to the Right Elbow at Address. Starting in this higher Address location will make it easier to find the Plane on the Downswing. In addition, this higher starting position will help with a more cohesive Startup.
One more thing, the Right Shoulder is 1/4 of an inch further from the target line at Impact than it was at Address. The most important thing to appreciate here is that the Right Shoulder is NOT outward from its starting position.
