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Stop Shanking with this 2 Ball Drill

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4 golfers recommended it · ✓ 1 said it fixed their problem · 2023–2025

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Drill · Beginner

A two ball drill that fixes shanks by changing hand path.

Part of Stop the shanks in 5 videos · step 4 of 5

Why golfers recommend it

  • Two ball drill works
  • Two ball drill fixes shanks via hand path
  • Two ball drill used
  • Two ball drill

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4 comments from Reddit

u/tw44mc 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Cant stop hozzeling the ball, tips?”

You’re a little too close to the ball but don’t be surprised if you stand further away from it and still shank it because of ingrained habit. I get the shanks now and then and the 2 ball drill instantly gets me straight. Try it out. ▶ this video

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u/ecommguy414 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help! Why am I shanking?!?”

Exactly re: the hand path. That is what it was for me. I still will shank it once in a while. It’s basically my miss. I am a decent player - and when it happens - it only happens on the range for some reason. I can’t remember the last time I did it in an actual round on a full swing. Instant fix: two ball drill. This will fix your shanks instantly without you even consciously realizing it. But the answer lies in …

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u/LRCtheguy 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Anyone got tips on what I should do to improve”

There was not one particular drill I used, one that I did use was the two ball drill ▶ this video But that’s about it, I also got lessons like 2 years ago and they helped a lot

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u/Bunselpower 2024 · r/golftips · in “Tips/drills to prevent getting too 'upright' at impact?”

Looks like early extension - you’re standing up too early (hence the name). You are probably standing too far away from the ball. There are a couple of drills for this. First is the two ball drill. Set up a ball at your normal spot for a mid or high iron. Arms hanging down nicely, not too far away. Then set up a ball 4 inches inside this. Set up on the first ball, but strike the inside ball. The exaggerated feel …

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