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[0002] The present invention relates generally to training and practice devises, and more particularly to putting stroke, alignment and swing plane. Which enables a golfer to correctly align him or herself in relation to the target, develop a much solid putting stroke and proper pendulum motion, and recognize the different swing plane for every golf club in the bag.
[0003] In the past and at present, various training and practice devises could only offer to trained the user on one aspect of the game may it be for putting only or alignment, Whereas this device has a combination that a user could benefit from.
[0004] There are three primary objective of this invention first is to provide a proper alignment in relation to the target. Second primary objective is to provide the proper swing plane path of every golf club that is being used. And the third primary objective of this invention is to provide a putting guide, which will be effective to train the user to develop a true pendulum motion with a straight-line stroke for putting.
[0005] It is a further objective of this invention to provide a guide, which will train the user against a tendency to pull or push the ball at the end of the putting stroke or a full swing. It is a further objective of this invention to provide an improved putting and swing plane guide, which may be easily and simply adjust by the user. Finally it is an objective of this invention to provide a putting and swing plane guide of the aforementioned character which is simple, portable and convenient to use and will give generally efficient and durable service.
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[0019] The swing path or the swing plane is very essential towards the whole swing process it is the imaginary line that the golf club have to travel so that the golfers could return that club face in a square position at the point of impact. Most professional golfers had perfected this process that is why they are always in control of the golf ball.
[0020] There are several different things to know to be a good golfer and knowing your swing plane or swing path is just one of it. A good golfer will need to know the proper setup, posture, grip, ball position, timing, weight transfer and most important balance. Assuming that the user of this devise knows all of the characteristics that I have mentioned.
[0021] The user will then start with the back swing, on the take away position from the users side about waist high, the shaft of the golf club should be parallel with the horizontal cross bar that is in front of the user this will be checkpoint one. The user will then cock the wrist bringing the golf club in a vertical position and parallel with the angle of the right swing plane guide this will be checkpoint two.
[0022] And from this position the user will then make a complete shoulder turn bringing the club on top of the swing the shaft of the club should be at a horizontal position and pointing towards the target and also making sure that about 80% of the body weight is transferred to that side. The user will then unwind bringing the club to checkpoint two trying to maintain the same angle of the club parallel with the swing plane guide. From that position the user will then release the clubface towards the golf ball for the point of impact.
[0023] The user will then start with the fallow trough by bringing the golf club about waist high, making sure that the shaft of the club is parallel with the horizontal cross bar in front of the user with the body slightly rotated towards the target this will be checkpoint three. From this position the user will cock the wrist bringing the golf club in a vertical position and parallel with the angle of the left swing plane guide this will be checkpoint four. And from this position the user will make a complete turn bringing the golf club on top of the swing and to the finish position, making sure that the body is fully rotated, belt buckle pointing towards the target and about 80% of the body weight is transferred to that side. And with all of this knowledge with one complete motion will help the user develop a much smother swing and be in the right swing path.
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[0025] The user will then step in between the two-side frames with the horizontal cross bar in front of the user, the user will then put the shaft of the putter against the horizontal cross bar with the ball positioned inline with the inside of the left heel of the left foot in front of the user and could now start with the stroke, without breaking the wrist, keeping the head still, avoiding unnecessary movement with the lower part of the body and most important do not try to manipulate the putter just let it move freely and smoothly.
[0026] A good putting stroke is an arms and shoulder motion only, it is very similar to a pendulum motion with the neck us the center the shoulder and arms moving as one piece. To adjust the device for proper alignment simply tap one side of the devise in or out by using the putter. Remember the club head of the putter will start on a square position as you make the back stroke the club head of the putter will slightly open and as you start with the forward stroke it will comeback to square position then it will slightly close.
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