Hi Ace,

Easiest Q first: Yes, the One Plane Swing is very much like a baseball swing. Very much.

Yes, the takeaway comes inside right away (ideally). Watching video on golfdigest.com of Ernie Els shows a hands-initiated takeaway. Ernie has his wrists set by the time his left upper arm is parallel with the ground.

The nature of the One Plane Swing takes the club inside right away. You could try to keep it straight, but to what end? Get that lead arm on your chest, and leave it there until centrifugal force picks it off.

About the only way to come over the top with the One Plane Swing is to increase your spine angle (ie get closer to the ground) or shift your weight out over your toes - both moves will now put your whole swing across the line, allowing you to come over the top.

My big struggle right now with the One Plane Swing is abolishing my desire to hit with my arms (remnant from Two Plane Swing). Any time I simply put my left arm across my chest and turn my shoulders hard (and conciously de-energize my arms) I get a lovely ball flight with a nice little draw.

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