Correcting A Golf Shank

One of the most undeniably unsettling golf shots one can perform at any time is a golf shank

. It is not only dangerous to any bystanders, it is embarrassing to the player and can be a source of amusement to fellow players. It is often difficult to know why one would all of a sudden produce such a terribly bad shot, and no-one is totally safe from doing this occasionally.

What Causes a Golf Shank ?

Basically a golf shank is when the ball heads off on a hard right tangent, at anything up to right angles from point of aim. This is invariably caused when the ball is miss-hit, often off the tee,and the club makes impact with the ball at the point where the club shaft meets the club-face, otherwise known as the hosel or shank area of the club.

Having your body position too close to the ball and your weight on your toes pushing you too far through the ball thereby connecting the heel of the club with the ball. With the swing constricted in this way you may find the club too much to the inside on the back-swing and so end up swinging too much out in front as you come through to connect with the ball.

Work the toe of the club rather than the heel of the club as you follow through the downswing to address the ball. The club needs to be aligned and square at point of contact.

So How Do You Fix a Golf Shank?

Good balance and good rotation are keys to fixing a golf shank.If you swing out too far on the back-swing you will end up swinging through too much and out in front of the golf ball. To this end posture and set up are very important.Try and keep your weight centered so that you maintain good balance. The best way to do this is to ensure the knees are bent, your bottom is out with your back is arched. Keep the correct distance between you and the ball.

It is vital that your body maintains the correct position as you come through your golf swing to make contact with the ball and this is achieved by ensuring you have the correct arc to your swing. Double check by having your left shoulder over your right knee at the top of your back-swing.

Then concentrate on your aim and work the toe of the club rather than the heel of the club towards the ball, by aiming slightly inside the line of the ball.

By placing a line of tees, a club or a piece of string slightly outside the ball on the path of your golf swing to help you aim inside this line and more directly at the ball, you will ensure that you hit the ball in the right part of the club to avoid a golf shank.

by: Chris Pierce

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