Out-To-In Path

During the downswing, the clubhead approaches the ball from inside the target line and (in an ideal, neutral swing) returns to the target line right at the moment the club contacts the ball. After impact, the clubhead travels inside the target line again as the golfer completes the swing. "Inside" refers the side of the ball on which the golfer stands. "Outside" refers to the opposite side of the target line, beyond the golf ball.

An outside-to-in path is one in which the clubhead approaches impact from out beyond the target line (outside) and then swings inside the target line post-impact.