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Law 2: How Your Swing Path Affects Compression


Published: March 2, 2026

Club path is the direction the club is moving through impact — and it's one of the most critical factors in both ball compression and shot direction.

A poor club path is not only a common cause of wayward ball flight, but it also leads to a significant loss of power and distance off the tee and through the bag.

This video tells you how swing path affects compression. Use an AI swing analyzer to see exactly how your club is moving through impact and where your path is going wrong.

Follow the advice here and you'll see measurable improvement in both power and shot direction — getting the club to travel on the correct inside-out path or square-to-square path for maximum energy transfer at impact.

After that, you'll want to watch the rest of this series, which literally covers everything you need to know about creating ideal contact. Build the correct path with structured repetition using the GOAT Drill system.

7 Laws to Master Compression Video Series

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  • 7 Laws to Master Compression Introduction
  • Law 1: How Your Swing Speed Affects Compression
  • Law 2: How Your Swing Path Affects Compression
  • Law 3: How Your Face Angle Affects Compression
  • Law 4: How Your Angle of Attack Affects Compression
  • Law 5: How Your Loft at Impact Affects Compression
  • Law 6: How Your Club Lie Angle Affects Compression
  • Law 7: How Club Face Contact Affects Compression
 
effect of club path on compressionSquare club path = more compression!

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