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why am i hooking my golf shots

by Kurt Abernathy Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How do I stop hooking my golf shots?

To fix the issue, turn your hand more towards the target, in a neutral position. Make sure the V's between your thumb and index finger on each hand point straight up. When the V's are facing more towards your rear shoulder, you are likely to hit a bad left hook.

Why do I keep hooking golf shots?

The upper body obstructs or interferes with the club's path to the ball. The most common reason players get stuck is, they don't keep the arms and club in front of the chest as they turn back and through. When the club trails the upper body on the way down, the hands have to flip the clubhead over to recover.Jun 7, 2018

How do I stop hooking my irons?

5:186:44EASY FIX TO STOP HOOKING YOUR IRONS - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBut you can play around with ball position. So that the path of your club is different in deliveryMoreBut you can play around with ball position. So that the path of your club is different in delivery to the ball which is gonna change the shape of your shot.

Why have I started hooking the ball?

The better player hooks the ball for one primary reason—their swing direction is too much from in to out, or out to the right. As a result, the clubface is closed relative to the path of the clubhead, which causes the ball to start relatively close to the target line and then curve wildly to the left.Sep 24, 2013

How do I stop hooking?

1:204:34How To Stop Hooking The Golf Ball - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAs we move the club back. The club face is going to face more down to the ground on the toe is goingMoreAs we move the club back. The club face is going to face more down to the ground on the toe is going to be pointing. More over there okay. So if we're hooking the golf ball the club face is closed.

Why am I snap hooking my irons?

Usually, a poor downswing turn is related to a lack of confidence. When you feel unsure about the shot you are hitting, you bail on the rotation and wind up with a hook. This is why it's so common for professional golfers to hit hooks when they are under pressure.Jun 24, 2020

What causes a hook?

A true hook in golf is a shot that starts out to the right of your target (for right-handed players) or starts straight but then curves back to the left. This is caused by a combination of club path through impact and face alignment at impact.Apr 19, 2015

Will a stiff shaft stop a hook?

If you are struggling with a hook it might be because your shaft is too flexible, try a stiffer shaft, this will help keep the face square at impact, and prevent the face from turning over. If you are struggling with a slice you might be playing with a shaft that is too stiff for you.

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