Your Game 16. Whether I'm working with Ernie Els or a 30-handicapper, video shows me what's happening far better than my eyes ever could. It is an indispensable tool in my business and, used correctly, can help you make general observations that will help keep your swing on track and make your practice more efficient. The magic of video is that it separates what one feels from what one is really doing. The two can be worlds apart, but until a golfer sees his swing he is often reluctant to change something that feels correct.
Video confirms reality.
While you shouldn't try to rebuild your swing without professional help, you don't need to have an instructor at your side to improve your fundamentals with video monitoring. It is important to shoot each angle from the same spot every time. I always hold the camera at eye height to mimic how I would see without the camera. From face-on, stand so the camera is in line with the leading edge of the clubface. From the rear, again set the camera in line with the leading edge of the clubface.