How to Stop Shanking the Golf Ball Now!
2 golfers recommended it · 2024–2025
Drill · Beginner
Explains how to stop shanking using a wall drill and hip rotation.
Why golfers recommend it
- Wall drill, rotate hips
- Try this, unproven
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2 comments from Reddit
u/mastphan 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Can't stop hitting shanks - advice appreciated!”
I’m currently going through this pain myself so I can relate. The most common reason seems to be what you’re doing: thrusting your hips towards the ball in the downswing/at impact, rather than rotating. Think about doing a wall drill where your butt never comes off the wall. Left butt/hip needs to work back not forward. Tough to explain but watch this: ▶ this video
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u/OkRowYourBoat 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Don’t think this is mean to happen”
There is a little bit of your waist moving forward in your video. Try this: ▶ this video I am going through the dreaded shank right now too. It’s bad. I will try this myself next time I go play. I’ve already tried not taking the club too inside. Tried standing farther. Messed with making the face more open or more closed. Messed with slowing down. Standing a little higher helped earlier but not anymore. Tried having …
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