The Fastest Possible Means To Get Rid Of Frustrating Shanks

Among the possible miss/hit shots in golf done by a beginner in golf, the shank is definitely the most horrible! This occurs when you create a contact with the ball with the use of the club’s hosel. The reason behind its occurrence is when you stand at a very close distance to the ball at address at it crowds you. One more possible reason for this to happen is when you shift your weight forward on your left foot before the impact is done, thus allowing the hosel of the club to hit the ball.

To find a solution to this, all you need to do is to set up evenly. You also have to make sure than when you are gripping the club, there is merely a fist’s length of space in between the end portion of the grip as well as your body.

A Practice Drill

Another solution you can probably do to improve as a beginner in golf is to practice with the use of a shaft. Locate this shaft 3 inches back and 3 inches front of your leading foot. Try to look at your distance in order to create a fist which is perfectly measured between your body and the grip.

After which, try doing some sort practice swings. You have to ensure that your left hip touches in the other way around the direction of the shaft (right handed players). After you have done doing this, try to hit some more shots and place them all together: proper setup, left hip hitting the shaft, and distance. When all these are made the correct and most accurate way, you will surely tavoid those dreadful shanks in your game!

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