Topic Foundation
Knowing what to look for makes video analysis more effective. Understanding key checkpoints and what they reveal helps you diagnose problems quickly and target your practice effectively.
What should I look for when analyzing my swing video?
Look for grip position (2-3 knuckles visible on left hand), hip rotation through the downswing, swing path (inside-out versus outside-in), posture at address, and timing of weight transfer. These are the most common areas where flaws occur and affect ball flight.
Each of these aspects has specific visual indicators that help you identify problems quickly. Understanding what proper mechanics look like helps you recognize deviations that create ball flight problems.
What should you check in grip position?
Check grip position by looking at how many knuckles are visible on your left hand at address. You should see 2-3 knuckles for proper grip. Only one knuckle visible indicates a weak grip causing slices. Four knuckles visible indicates a strong grip causing hooks.
Grip position affects clubface angle at impact. Weak grip opens the face, causing slices. Strong grip closes the face, causing hooks. Checking grip position in video helps you identify this common problem that affects ball flight.
What should you check in hip rotation?
Check hip rotation by watching whether your hips continue rotating through the downswing and impact. Hip stall—stopping rotation during the downswing—reduces power and often creates an over-the-top move. Proper rotation shows continuous movement through impact.
Hip rotation creates power and proper sequencing. When your hips stall, you lose power and often create swing path problems. Video analysis reveals this problem clearly, showing when and how your hips stop rotating.
What should you check in swing path?
Check swing path by watching whether your club swings inside-out (right of target for right-handed golfers) or outside-in (left of target). Inside-out path with square face creates draws. Outside-in path with open face creates slices. The path, combined with clubface angle, determines ball flight.
Swing path affects initial ball direction and spin. Outside-in path combined with open face creates maximum slice. Inside-out path combined with closed face creates maximum hook. Checking path in video helps you identify this common problem.
What should you check in posture?
Check posture at address by looking for athletic position with slight knee flex, spine angle allowing rotation, and weight distribution balanced. Poor posture—slouching, standing too upright, or excessive knee flex—prevents efficient rotation and creates compensations.
Posture affects your ability to rotate efficiently throughout the swing. Poor posture forces compensations that create timing problems and inconsistent contact. Checking posture in video helps you identify this foundational problem.
What should you check in timing?
Check timing by watching the sequence of movements throughout the swing. Proper sequence—hips first, then torso, then arms—creates power and consistency. Early sequence—arms first—creates timing problems and reduces power.
Timing affects power and consistency. When sequence breaks down, contact becomes inconsistent and ball flight becomes unpredictable. Frame-by-frame analysis reveals timing problems that real-time observation misses.
How do you compare to proper mechanics?
Compare to proper mechanics by knowing what correct positions look like, then comparing your positions to these standards. Proper grip shows 2-3 knuckles. Proper hip rotation shows continuous movement. Proper path shows inside-out. Knowing these standards helps you identify deviations.
Understanding proper mechanics enables accurate comparison. If you know what correct positions look like, you can identify when your positions deviate. This comparison helps you diagnose problems quickly and accurately.
Knowledge Synthesis
When analyzing swing video, look for grip position, hip rotation, swing path, posture, and timing. Each aspect has specific visual indicators that help identify problems. Understanding what proper mechanics look like enables accurate comparison and diagnosis.
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