Utilizing Video Analysis for Swing Correction
Using video to review your swing between rounds
You do not need a studio or expensive software to make useful swing corrections. With a phone, a tripod, and a few minutes after each round, you can check what happened on the course and decide what to practise before the next tee time.
Start with one clear check
Choose a single pattern that affects your ball flight, such as a weak grip, an open clubface at impact, or a rushed backswing. Recording one repeatable angle gives you evidence, not guesswork.
Low-cost tools worth having
- Smartphone camera with slow-motion or burst mode.
- Stable tripod, or a bag placed where a tripod would go.
- Free swing analysis app for frame-by-frame review.
- Alignment stick, club, or towel for simple reference lines.
Simple review workflow
- Film one face-on swing from mid-iron, not every club.
- Record after a short warm-up, when your tempo is normal.
- Watch impact and the first move after impact, not the whole swing.
- Note one correction to test on the range before next round.
What to compare
A small table keeps review consistent. Look at three checkpoints and keep notes short.
| Checkpoint | What to watch | Low-cost fix |
|---|---|---|
| Grip | Lead-hand position and pressure before the swing starts. | Reset at address and take one practice swing with lighter grip. |
| Backswing | Tempo, wrist hinge, and club path at halfway back. | Slow the first half of the backswing and stop at parallel. |
| Impact | Face angle, body rotation, and whether hands are ahead. | Drill three-quarter swings with a level, balanced finish. |
Video is not there to criticise your swing; it is there to show you the pattern you need to change.
Keep it practical
Use video only if it leads to one action before your next round. If the correction improves your strike, your direction, or your confidence, keep it. If not, test it again from a different angle, or simplify the swing thought and continue practising with intention.