Make sure you get the right angles before you analyse your golf swing!
Why are getting the correct camera angles important when it comes to analysing your golf swing? Different views of the golf swing can produce wildly different positions throughout the swing and it can be very easy to see something that is not actually there. Whether you are analysing your own swing or sending them off for an online golf lesson, I will outline below the ideal camera positions plus what equipment you would need to achieve this.
Front On (FO)
The “front on” view as shown in the image. It’s important for the camera to be positioned at hand height and directly in front of the golfer.
You also want to make sure that when you take a full swing, the whole shaft of the club is visible in the video for your entire swing.
Down The Line (DTL)
The “down the line” view as shown in the image. It’s important for the camera to be positioned at hand height and directly down the toe/hand line.
You also want to make sure that when you take a full swing, the whole shaft of the club is visible in the video for your entire swing.
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Tripod
I personally like using a tripod because it is easy to setup and move around. Also, you can use the tripod to take non-golf related pictures as well.
You need to make sure that your tripod can extend to be tall enough to record from hip height.
Golf Bag Attachment
Another option many golfers use is a device to attach your phone to your golf bag. These devices are nice because they are small and fit in your golf bag.
The photo shown is for a mobile phone holder made by SelfieGOLF.
