Imagine two walls like the ones illustrated in the following pictures. One wall is located just outside of the end of the grip at address and the other is just behind the heels. These two walls define the total space needed to execute the proper motion of the golf swing. The better players’ swings are simple and efficient, which is something that we all strive for.

FRAME 1: Arms are hanging down and posture has good tilt.
FRAME 2: Knees are flexed, upper body is rotating and the hands, arms and club are proper alignment.
FRAME 3: The hands and club are both inside the walls at the top of the swing. This is the ideal “one-plane position” at the top for those of you that keep up with the latest in golf instruction terminology.
FRAME 4: Halfway down the hands and club are still inside the walls. Notice how the golf club is in perfect alignment with the ball. Many golfers have the hands well outside of the walls at this point of the swing.
FRAME 5: At impact, the hands are still inside the wall. Look how the body is rotating through. This is very important in a one- plane golf swing. Another key ingredient is to keep a steady head position throughout the swing.
FRAME 6: Compare this picture to the picture at the top of the swing. Now the right shoulder just touches the outside wall as the left hip touches the inside wall. This is just the reverse of the position at the top.

You can develop a simple, repetitive swing by eliminating excessive movements and motions that cause your hands and/or club to move outside the imaginary walls. Spend some time in front of a mirror checking your swing positions and focus on the feel that you have when you stay inside the walls.