| There are some who cannot buy into
the idea of a different set of guide lines for the so-called one and two plane swings. Some believe that Mr. Hardy has not really done that much with such talk and distinctions. For example, what is the precise point at which you have a one plane swing? He writes in shades of black and white, and the reality has a lot of grey. The great golfers you have mentioned as one-planers never said anything like, "I am a one-plane swinger." They dug their games out of the dirt, and came up with what worked for them.
David Toms is considered a two-plane swinger, but he squares the club-face to the target line with his shoulder turn saying that his arms and hands are just along for the ride. According to Hardy, two-plane swingers are suppose to be more into arm-swinging rather than using big muscles to square the club. And so it goes with almost anyone. Their swings have characteristics that are both one and two plane using Hardy teaching.
The game has been around a long, long time. Only recently has there been an attempt to classify swings as one or two plane swings. Some of the differences may actually be associated with players merely prefering different postures and then swinging accordingly. The arm-swinger vs. big muscle swinger concepts that have been here for some time may do even a better job than plane in explaining the differences in swing method or type.
I personally am not that excited about Hardy. I am somewhat suspicious of those who claim to have unlocked THE SECRETof golf. Peter Jacobson seems to be around a lot of such secrets, and I am suspicious of him, though he is a pretty funny guy and intertaining. I just do not believe that Hardy has made any major break through.
Having said this, I would certainly suggest that you stick to the path you are on since it seems to be working for you. It is great to see someone with such enthusiasm and confidence. The game is both objective and subjective. Many ways to skin a cat. It does seem however that a lot of swings are looking more and more alike on the tours. Adam Scott and Tiger swing almost exactly the same. Ernie and Retief sure swing a lot alike. Thank goodness we have a few Jim Furyks lurking around, but their days may be numbered.
Best of luck to all in their pursuit of what works best for them. Sincerely, Cypressperch  |