What is a hookin golf?
A hook shot in golf is a ball that starts its trajectory on one side of the player and then curves around to the other side during flight. For right-handed players, a hook golf shot starts out to the right and swings to the left. For left-handed players, the ball will go from left to right.
Why is my golf swing so stiff?
In your starting golf posture cross your arms and grab your shoulders. Try to rapidly rotate your shoulders while not moving your lower half. Difficulty keeping your hips still while isolating your upper body rotation might mean your upper back is stiff, but could also mean your hips are weak.
Why is a slice worse than a hook?
Since your distance is affected as well as your direction, a slice sets up a lot of bogeys. Another reason the hook is considered to be a better miss is that, with the hook shot, a player has usually released the club, but their timing was just off. The player’s clubface could also be closed slightly, causing the hook.
What is a shank in golf?
A shank is when the golf ball impacts the hosel rather than the clubface. This causes the ball to shoot off to the right at a 45 degree angle. It’s pretty much the most destructive shot in golf.
Should you use your arms in the golf swing?
In order to get distance out of your swing, the key is to let your arms, wrists, and hands drive your swing motion, not your hips and torso. By keeping your arms loose and letting your hands and wrists dictate your body’s motion and direction, you will get a better strike and more power from your swing.
Should I aim in front of the golf ball?
Trying to keep your eye on the ball pretty much ensures that your club will bottom out too soon. If you want to hit crisp irons from the fairway, your focus should be well forward of the ball.
When should I accelerate my golf swing?
It might be even more important to accelerate your swing in the short game than it is in the long game. Whether you are chipping, pitching, or putting from on or around the green, you need to accelerate through the ball each and every time. Short game strokes that slow down through impact are doomed to fail.
Why do I quit on my golf swing?
We’re referring to golfers who tend to “quit” on their shots. To quit on a shot means to slow down or decelerate the swing before impact, rather than accelerating into and past the ball. Deceleration can happen with any club, driver to putter, but it’s especially harmful with an iron in hand.