In golf, it’s often the subtle nuances that have the greatest impact. Whether you're a newcomer or are aspiring to go pro, mastering your swing is essential.

Here's how you can take a closer look at your swing with CoachNow and why bringing a golf coach into your training is the game-changer you need.

Best Practices for Recording Your Golf Swing

Step 1: Setting Up Your Recording

Having the right setup is an incredibly important piece of the puzzle.

-Camera: Ensure your camera is at hand height, capturing all the action. This helps maintain a natural view of the swing path and body position.  When the camera is too high or too low, it can skew how your motion looks on screen.

-Good Lighting: Keep the area bright for crystal-clear footage.

-Multiple Angles: Down the line (from behind and slightly off to one side) and face-on (the camera looking at you head-on) reveal different insights. 

For more on best practices for recording sports video, check out this blog.

Step 2: Video Analysis

Now that you’ve filmed your video, it's time to break it down.

-Focus on Basics: Start by reviewing your grip, stance, and alignment. These are your swing's foundation.

-Slow Motion Review: Use CoachNow’s slow-motion feature to catch the subtle shifts in your swing. Break down every movement and deliver feedback with pinpoint accuracy every time.

-Check for Consistency: Look for any patterns, good or bad, that appear in your swings. 

Step 3: Utilize Additional Technology

This is where tech comes in to help - platforms like CoachNow give you the details, with Video Analysis tools and AI-driven insights into your technique. Bridging the gap between feel vs real has never been easier.

Check out some of our most popular video analysis features below. Want more? We created a comprehensive guide to all things coaching video analysis: click here.

-Dynamic Annotation Tools: Use angles, shapes, timers, and text to provide technical feedback and keep your athlete hyper-aware of their form.

-Voice Over + CoachCam: Add your voice to any video or photo. With CoachCam, you can even include live recordings from your device camera to ensure understanding.

-VS Mode: Put two videos or images side by side and compare them directly. Whether that's with the same athlete past and present, or a comparison to a more advanced player.

-AI-Enabled Skeleton Tracking: Get precise insight into any movement with real-time angle overlays at the tap of a button.

Why Work with a Golf Coach?

  1. Personalized Guidance: A coach doesn't just give advice, they tailor it to you, ensuring you get the most out of every swing. These are the top 3 things every coach wants you to do when training.

  2. Accountability and Motivation: A coach keeps you on track and pushes you to keep improving, even when the going gets tough.

  3. Advanced Techniques and Strategies: Get the inside scoop on pro-level techniques. Want to learn more about practicing like a pro? Read more here.

From empowerment through technology and personal connection, take advantage of what video analysis and a great coach can do together. With CoachNow's world-class tools and commitment to our athletes' growth, we're here to help you hit those milestones.