What can be the effect of changing camera angles by only a few degrees between swings when practicing?

Changing camera angles by only a few degrees between swings can lead to significant misinterpretations of a golfer's swing technique. This slight adjustment may not provide a consistent frame of reference, making it challenging to accurately assess the effects of swing changes. Video feedback is intended to help players identify and correct inaccuracies, but if the angles differ too much, they may mislead the player into thinking they are seeing improvements or flaws when in reality, they are simply observing different perspectives of the same swing.

Using video effectively involves maintaining a consistent viewpoint, which allows for clear tracking of swing changes over time. If the video angles are not parallel or are too varied, it can introduce confusion and create a false sense of progress, potentially exacerbating existing issues with the swing instead of resolving them. Therefore, this approach can be more harmful than beneficial, particularly for players who are trying to make precise adjustments.