Flat Shoulder Plane Swing Fault

The ability to maintain posture is important in golf swing mechanics because it makes the motor pattern of the swing more efficient and easier to repeat. When you lose posture during your backswing and stand up, your shoulders turn on a flatter, more horizontal plane. The problem with this is that you now have to build a second move into your swing to get back down to the ball.

To eliminate the need for this kind of compensating motion (which is very difficult to repeat with any consistency), Titleist staff member and TPI co-founder Dave Phillips shares a great drill that you can practice right from home.