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Where to Stand (Camera Angle)

The single biggest lever on read quality is where you put the camera.

4 min

Down-the-line vs face-on

Two angles cover almost everything. "Face-on" (camera in front of you) shows weight shift, tempo, and contact. "Down-the-line" (camera behind, looking down your target line) shows swing path and plane.

Pick the angle that matches what you want to learn, and keep the camera at about waist height, level, and far enough back that your whole motion fits with room to spare.

Be consistent

Whatever angle you choose, use it again for your retest. A read is only comparable to another read taken the same way. This one habit makes every future comparison trustworthy.

Key takeaways

  • Face-on for tempo/contact; down-the-line for path/plane.
  • Waist height, level, whole motion in frame.
  • Use the same angle every time so retests compare.
Record with guidance

The recorder can show you where to stand.

Ask about this lesson

Educational answers drawn from this lesson — not a personal diagnosis. To measure your own swing, I’ll point you to Motion Lab.