[comdpa]

Yoda, I'd be grateful if you'd clarify one point for me. If I'm trying to hit a straight shot, without any fade or draw (I should be so lucky as to be able to hit the latter at this point), what would be the difference between the target and the plane line? Would they not be along the the same line?

I just re-read the sections that you referenced, but I must have some egregious misunderstanding about this. I have a feeling that once I understand this difference, I will have one of those "Aha!" moments.

In any event, I will work on your suggestions. Thank you very much for them.

Comdpa, thank you for your help, as always. Regards to both of you.

teach

teach, you are most welcome.

Please refer to 10-5 of TGM.

Notice the three lines on the ground.

The line nearest to Diane is the 'Line of Stance'
The next nearest line is the 'Inclined Plane Line'
The last is the 'Line of Flight'

Stance line is the line made up by connecting a line from the furthest point of your left and right foot i.e the toes.

Stance line only affects the pivot motion, in that regards, please take a look at 10-12-0.

The Plane Line per 7-5 "is located where the Horizontal Plane and the Angled Plane intersect." That is the line you trace the clubhead on - if you were to keep it on plane per 1-L-6.

The Target Line is the line upon which you want the ball to end up on, not start on. Your clubface per 1-L-17 determines that.

If I use a 10-5-E Closed Closed Plane Line for example, my clubface will be aimed at my target whereas my stance line and my plane line will be pointed to the right of my intended target.

It is important that you set up your stance line and plane line before you grip the club. With a 10-5-E, you will have a strong grip RELATIVE to your stance line and plane line, but it will be square in relation to the target line.

Assuming no hand manipulation, I will then trace the plane line with my right forearm.

The end result will be my ball STARTING on my plane line and then drawing / hooking back to my target.