[Matt]

I have been comparing some down the line views of several pro players on the Redgoat smugmug site and have some observations and questions.
I did not look at all the players but I didn't find any who started with the shaft in line with their right forearm, not even Steve Elkington, unless I am misinterpreting the concept. However almost all of them had the shaft in line with the right forearm at or near impact.
By starting with the shaft and forearm on plane and tracing the plane with PP 3 am I then eliminating extra moves or shifts to get to proper impact?

Steve

It's true that most Tour players don't set up with their right forearm on the shaft plane. However, they all get it there at impact. So the way I see it is...why not put it there to begin with? Isn't it easier to get back into that position rather than try to seek it in the downswing?