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I am not going to explain what swing plane is in this blog, but I am going to address what it is… - [Up, Down, Up, Up!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/up-down-up-up): In terms of swing thoughts, this may be a good one: Up, Down, Up, Up. When the shoulders turn and arms go up on the backswing, that is up one. Down… - [Patience](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/patience): So many of my students do not get it: a good golf swing does not instantly appear. Golf pros work hard and long to hone skills, AFTER they have… - [Up down and up-up!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/up-down-and-up-up): The golf swing is simple, coordination is not so simple! We continue to deal with the vertical and horizontal: one we call the merry go round and the… - [Release, unhinge or rotate, all the same](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/release-unhinge-or-rotate-all-the-same): How often have we heard the phrase, release, rotate, supinate and pronate, unhinge etc.? They're all the same. The nice thing is, what we're asking a… - [Top to top](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/top-to-top): You've heard the comment, swing through the ball. It means, do not strike at the ball, rather move from the top of the backswing to the top of the… - [Hit it hard!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hit-it-hard): How many times have I heard people instruct others to hit it easy and it will yield a better golf shot. That's wrong! I understand where the thought… - [Trap the woods](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/trap-the-woods): Most golfers have problems with fairway wood shots. It makes sense since they are the longest clubs we swing without a tee. Of course a good swing… - [The golf swing](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/the-golf-swing): Folks think the golf swing is difficult, I disagree. It's just physics and all the good players make the same moves. If you watch the best, see the… - [Hit the ball or hit the target?](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hit-the-ball-or-hit-the-target): Which is it, hit the ball or hit the target? Without a doubt, we do not seek to hit the ball, rather hit it to the target which is out there in front… - [Quality swing](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/quality-swing): To create and maintain a good golf swing, it certainly takes practice, but quality practice. I'm not talking warm ups. Warm ups are just that;… - [Dual rotations](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/dual-rotations): This is another version of another blog. The rotation parts of the golf swing are so important and so misunderstood, they are worthy of another… - [1/2 swings, knockdowns and sawed off shots](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/1-2-swings-knockdowns-and-sawed-off-shots): The half swing which never disconnects, and is also called a knockdown or sawed off shot, is a sure fire winner. It is important to note that shots… - [Stance options](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/stance-options): Even though all good players follow the same basic setups and moves, there are personal traits and style variations that help a player to move better… - [Release](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/release-2026-06-21): You will hit the ball more accurately and longer if you decide to commit. Commit and full release are the same. Watch all the Touring pros: they… - [Review the turn and re turn](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/review-the-turn-and-re-turn): All strong players make a backswing turn then a forward swing, re turn. We often call the back turn a coil because that's exactly what it is: lower… - [Simple basics](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/simple-basics): Let's get right to the basics of golf swing mechanics. These are the same points I would cover with a Tour player and were addressed by my instructors… - [Terminology](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/terminology): Years back during a tv interview, they asked me to use Tour terminology. So, for 2 hours it was some of the following. Tees are lifters, divots are… - [It's simple](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/it-s-simple): Golf is not complicated! We perform and coordinate tasks such as driving a car which involves many moving parts within seconds of one another the… - [Spine angle](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/spine-angle): What is spine angle: the line formed between your tail bone and the top of your head. It is almost truly vertical because our correct stance is close… - [Question: during the swing, is the clubface square to the player 100 percent of the time, or to the target?](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/question-during-the-swing-is-the-clubface-square-to-the-player-100-percent-of-the-time-or-to-the-target): You didn't know there'd be a quiz!? Answer: During a swing, the clubface remains square to the player 100 percent of the time, not the target. As a… - [Tempo](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/tempo): Hi everyone. Let's talk about tempo. We all have a tempo, pace or speed at which we conduct our daily activities, including walking, talking, eating… - [Arms are supplemental power](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/arms-are-supplemental-power): Arms are not the main source of power in a golf shot. They can supplement the power in a big way, but they are not the main power source. If you're… - [Practice](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/practice): Not word people like to think about; practice. It's kind of like homework, staying late at work or in high school, doing our before practice workouts.… - [Anxiety](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/anxiety): Is anxiety a big factor in golf: yes! Often, we hear golfers say, "I make a great practice swing, but when the ball is there, I make a different… - [Two ingredients decide where the ball goes](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/two-ingredients-decide-where-the-ball-goes): Only two factors decide where your golf ball is destined to travel: the road on which your club is traveling and the clubface angle on that roadway.… - [Drop in the Slot: Maintaining the Angle](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/drop-in-the-slot-maintaining-the-angle): PGA Pro Steve Sewell explains how the lower body starts the downswing, lets the club drop into the slot, and helps retain angle, speed and alignment. - [Finish Tall](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/finish-tall): PGA Pro Steve Sewell explains why a tall, balanced finish proves the swing fully uncoiled: weight left, belt buckle to the target, head high, and better coordination. - [Hitting it solid repeatedly](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hitting-it-solid-repeatedly): Once a golfer has built a solid swing with good balance, we're ready to go after the ball and expect a pretty solid hit most of the time. None of us… - [Order of Instruction](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/order-of-instruction): Golf lessons in person are preferred. Blogs, written instruction, tv or video lessons, all are worthwhile; but the Order of Instruction is absolutely… - [Accelerate](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/accelerate): This is the easiest instruction to share. Should golfers accelerate on short game shots? No! Years ago I wrote Pro Pointers for Golf Magazine.… - [Let's get right down to it now!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/let-s-get-right-down-to-it-now): Let's get to the true goal of our golf swing efforts: to make a proper swing which yields a repeatable, good golf shot. For all the best, from Bobby… - [Tired of hearing the stupid stuff!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/tired-of-hearing-the-stupid-stuff): For 65 years I have been playing golf tournaments; won my first at 13, won my last in the early 90s. I have held competitive course records, won in… - [You are the center](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/you-are-the-center): In terms of the golf swing, whether you're a left or right handed player, you are the center. We all use terms such as core, center, hub, turn, axis… - [Left heel down then right foot up](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/left-heel-down-then-right-foot-up): Let's talk footwork. In so many sports footwork is a big part of good performance. It is definitely true in golf. From the righthanded golfer's… - [The Divot](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/the-divot): When lessons begin, folks like to share, and that's good: information is always worthwhile. Many folks ask about backspin which I explained in an… - [Left side dominance](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/left-side-dominance): Writing the blog is a great way to share information and offer information about the golf swing, but nothing replaces a lesson on site. For right… - [Putting](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/putting): Despite my earlier blog regarding putting and stressing distance as the overriding factor versus direction; direction is a factor to be addressed.… - [Play half or one quarter of the course!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/play-half-or-one-quarter-of-the-course): If you're a strong player, there are ways to become better, not only through swing refinements, but strategy and specialty shot capabilities. Most… - [Full Shots: Direction Over Distance](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/full-shots-direction-over-distance): PGA Pro Steve Sewell flips the priorities for full shots: direction outranks distance. Aim true and you stop forcing your swing to compensate. - [Short Game: Distance Over Direction](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/short-game-distance-over-direction): PGA Pro Steve Sewell on short game priorities: distance matters more than direction. A simple 10-11-12 foot drill builds touch fast. - [Variations on the Theme](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/variations-on-the-theme): With all I've shared, which is basic, very fundamental golf, you can play terrific golf! If you wish to move on to a higher level, read below. Ball… - [Hold vs. Release](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/hold-vs-release): When we watch the pros on TV the ball tracking system clearly shows line, trajectory and rotation of the ball flight. In most cases it is reflecting… - [Bunker shots: poor golfers find this shot easy!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/bunker-shots-poor-golfers-find-this-shot-easy): Bunker shots: if you think the golf swing is difficult, then the sand shot will be easy. By the way, the bunkers are not called sand traps. Traps… - [Backspin](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/backspin): Often, golfers ask me how to generate backspin on a golf shot. It reminds me of the famous Arnold Palmer golf story in which he's giving a swing… - [Keep the Club in Front of You!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/keep-the-club-in-front-of-you): When I give a lesson it's a learning experience for me as well. Anyone can learn a new way to communicate, a new drill, a better way to make a… - [Playing Hurt....](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/playing-hurt): PGA Pro Steve Sewell on how to keep playing through pain: small swing-plane, stance, and ball-flight tweaks that move the hurt points and let you swing freely. - [The Core, once again!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/the-core-once-again): PGA Pro Steve Sewell revisits the core: turn right to left, finish with belt buckle past the ball, and unlock longer, more accurate ball striking. - [So many UNtruths!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/so-many-untruths): So Many Falsehoods! Over my many years as a successful competitive player, instructor and also student of great instructors, I've heard a big number of… - [Putting and Chip Putting](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/putting-and-chip-putting): PGA Pro Steve Sewell on putting and chip putting: keep the lead wrist straight to lock in face and path, then trust your feel for distance. - [The 5 Ls of Short Game](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/5-ls-of-short-game): PGA Pro Steve Sewell breaks down his 5 L mantra for the short game: turn Left, weight Left, then left arm Up, Down, and Left. Dial in distance and feel. - [Swinging Too Fast?](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/Swinging-too-fast): Golf Lessons with Steve, including "how to change your swing speed" - [THE TWO FACTORS OF THE GOLF BALL'S FLIGHT](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/two-factors): The two factors that change the flight of the golf ball. - [Do Wrists Break? Yes and No!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/do-wrists-break): Golf instruction relative to good arm extension prior to hinging. - [YOU NEED NOT SEE THE GOLF BALL!](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/you-need-not-see-the-ball): Get Golf Instruction Here. - [Gasp](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/gasp): GASP! The easiest part of the golf game; the pre swing, and it's very important. You don't need to be athletic for this part. Piece 1 is GASP, Piece 2 is the… - [The Vertical Plane](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/theverticalplane): The vertical plan as it relates to the golf swing. - [The Core](https://thegolfplacenb.com/blog/thecore): Introduction and Instruction Blog with Steve Sewell