Downward angle of attack and in to out path

[aaron_lohan]

Ive read on this forum that the more downward the angle of attack the more in to out the swing path is, but i dont understand this, shouldn't it be the more downward the angle of attack the more OUT to In the path?

An out to in swing path is far steeper than an in to out swing path, if you swing in to out the angle of attack is shallower.

[ggsjpc]

The part people get confused is just what you mentioned. Instead of thinking about the swing path, think about where the ball is hit relative to where the lowest point in the swing occurs. If the ball is hit before the lowest point in the swing, that path is still going downward and outward till it reaches the lowest point. After low point the club head starts traveling upward and inward.

So, the earlier someone hits the ball before low point, relative to the ball, the club head is traveling more to the right. This is regardless of what direction the swing is relative to the target.

Here's a pic that should help:

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[vjcapron]

Originally Posted by aaron_lohan

Ive read on this forum that the more downward the angle of attack the more in to out the swing path is, but i dont understand this, shouldn't it be the more downward the angle of attack the more OUT to In the path?

An out to in swing path is far steeper than an in to out swing path, if you swing in to out the angle of attack is shallower.

This is a great question.

I think the answer to your question is that those who make the suggestion above are assuming that the golfer's "Plane Line" is constant (i.e. straight), that ball position is constant, and that the plane line is pointed where the golfer intends it to be pointed.

If the plane line is straight, when a clubhead is ascending through impact, it is travelling slighly upward and inward back up the plane. Likewise, when the clubhead is still travelling downward, the clubhead is moving down and out towards low point.

You are correct, too, but I believe that your comment assumes a "Bent Plane Line" which creates an altered path and angle of attack.