Tracing Drill for Golf: Replace the Schy Circle with Two Aim Sticks

Key Points

• Takeaway:
  
  If you don’t have fancy tools, use two aim sticks and your eyes — the Tracing Drill builds swing consistency and club path awareness using minimal equipment.

• Purpose of the Drill:

  • Designed for players without a Schy Circle or plane trainer on the range or at home.
  • Helps reinforce proper swing plane awareness using simple visual feedback.

• Setup:

  • Place two aim sticks on the ground, pointing directly at your target.
  • These represent your base plane line (or target line).

• The Drill (Tracing the Plane):

  • As you take the club back: The shaft should point at the aim sticks at key checkpoints.
  • When the club is parallel to the ground, it should be parallel to the sticks.
  • At the top and in transition, the butt end of the grip should continue pointing toward the sticks.
  • Repeat this motion on the backswing and downswing.

• Reinforcement Through Repetition:

  “You can’t do this drill enough” — repeat it often to build a consistent swing pathBuilds feel and awareness without the need for a swing aid or launch monitor.

• Why It Matters:

  • Trains a repeatable, efficient swing plane.
  • Helps eliminate over-the-top, flat, or steep moves.
  • Perfect for pre-round warm-ups or home practice.