A swing training device comprises a swing guide, a mount adapted to position the swing guide at a height above the ground selected by a user and a swing implement comprising a handle portion for gripping by a user. The first channel has a rearward end cooperating with a rearward end of the second channel, the second channel positioned angularly with respect to the first channel. The first and second channels also have a lateral opening extending generally along their length. The swing implement includes a connector portion mounted to the swing implement generally adjacent to the handle portion and has a distal end thereon.