GOLF: How To Stop Shanking In 5 Minutes
Drill by Eric Cogorno Golf
Why this drill works
This fix targets the two most common shank triggers: poor setup distance and posture, and weight or the swing low point moving too far toward the ball; restoring balance and full body rotation through impact keeps the clubface center, not the hosel, meeting the ball.
How to do it
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Check your distance from the ball at address: standing too close is one of the most common setup causes of shanking.
- 2
Check that your weight stays balanced through the swing rather than drifting toward your toes or the ball, which pushes the hosel closer to the ball at impact.
- 3
Focus on rotating your body fully through impact rather than letting the arms and hands take over, since stalled rotation is a common swing cause of shanks.
- 4
Hit a series of slow, controlled shots checking these setup and rotation checkpoints before building back up to full speed.
