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BEFORE+AFTER: SWING ANALYSIS
Analyzing a player’s swing is far more complex than just drawing lines to highlight a player’s
faults. In depth swing analysis is extremely detailed, highlighting the key areas for improvement.
Analysis is immediately followed by an action plan for improvement that matches the player’s
short and long term goals.
During analysis the coach focuses on the improvements by demonstrating to students what to
expect in their swing. The highlighted red and green lines help the student visually understand
the adjustments being made.
To the right is multiple tournament winner, Thin Wai Khaing who is currently in our Full-Time
Program. Notice the before (original/start of semester swing) and the after (changes being
implemented into her game for improved results and consistency) analysis of Thin’s full swing:
FRONT ON VIEW - TOP OF THE BACKSWING
Our goal as we move through the backswing to the top is to turn the torso down and across,
loading the pressure into the right side as we maintain the stability in the lower body, paying
close attention to maintaining the flex in the right knee.
DOWN THE LINE VIEW - TOP OF THE BACKSWING
With the improvements in the body motion and stability (notice improved right side stability) we
are now able set the right arm in front of the torso, match the left arm to the shoulder plane and
maintain the balance of the club (on plane).
All improvements are gauged around the player’s long term development, impact, ball striking
consistency and building confidence in their own swing. We will never refer to the players old
swing or new swing, we are simply making adjustments to help a player in building consistency
and confidence. As always, this is based around having the ability to execute the right shots on
the golf course under tournament conditions.