The Plane Truth for Golfers: Breaking Down the One-plane Swing and the Two-Plane Swing and Finding the One That's Right for You (NTC SPORTS/FITNESS)

If you go to a golf coach, he or she will have read this book. Been around a while now and is seen as a classic of golf books alongside the Dave Pelz, Ledbetter, Utley .....ones. A really nice winter read, but be careful it doesn't mess you up. In trying to chose whether you are a one planer or two planer you will them extrapolate into what you should or shouldn't be doing with your swing. This choice ncould really mess up what you golf coach is teaching. As my coach says, so long as golfers read books like these, we will be teaching to remove self diagnosed fixes.This is really a pros book and the contents to be used alongside a pros teaching. This is exactly the sort of book that has messed me up. But I love to read about golf like this....so I am a regular user of golf coaching to rub out the errors I develop as I apply the wrong stuff!!

I have to say that my Golf Pro - Andy Traynor take a bow - put me on to the one plane approach just recently and having now read this it all makes sense. The book could do with updating though, as was the Faldo book recently, to reflect modern golfers. The other criticism I would say is that there aren't enough drills to practice.This all said if this revelation finally gets me to single figures on my handicap then I will modernise the text myself for free!!

It is interesting to see his view on the separation of so-called one plane and two plane swings. Though I certainly think there are many successful swings which do not correspond to either of his classifications.Given that the book was published in 2005 I find the photos very disappointing, and also the lack of any good graphics to support his rather wordy (and hence sometimes confusing) explanations.I am glad I bought it since I now can have my own opinion on his book (similarly for Hogans book which I bought recently...educational but to be interpreted in the context of Hogans history and experience).

This was recommended by my golf coach, as 'one to read'. It is one view, and the understanding of things has changed and developed since it came out, but its core message certainly seemed true to me and lets me ignore 50% of the swing advice / video's / youtube, (unhelpful) on course advice - the key is knowing which advice is relevant to your swing.

The book arrived promptly. I bought the book having read rave reviews from other readers. I play off around 10 and found the book useful in parts., but would not recommend it as a game changer. Yes the author has broken down the swing into 2 simple planes and claims that every golfer fits into one of the swings. I felt that some of the instruction could actually make one overthink about the swing, resulting in more mishits.Stick to your normal coach. D I Ys in golf can be dangerous.

Very interesting book if you are interested in swing theory. This book explains the difference between the one and two plane swings. It certainly cleared up a few things for me as a number of golf 'tips' etc come from the two camps (one or two plane swings) so they can contradict each other, and mixing and matching from the two theories will cause problems. However, there aren't enough photos or diagrams so it's hard work to follow.

Now I understand why the some best players swing tips did not work for me. There are these 2 distinct swing categories which need there own separate fundamentals. On further investigations into the Plane Truth it has thrown up even more intrigue into why golfers can only hit half their golf clubs well at a time. Why Nicklaus was a great long iron player and why Gary Player was a great wood player.The next 2 books are just as good and I highly recommend you having a good read.

Take care all you golf nuts if you expect this book to be the answer to all your problems. You will not become a one plane or any sort of plane swinger from a book in my opinion. There is no substitute for live lessons from a qualified Pro. especially one who is a certified plane truth instructor. You might be surprised by the experience in practice. There's nothing wrong with the book, just don't expect too much from it.