Head Cover Drill (Anti-Shank/Inside-Out)
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Shanking | Downswing/Impact |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
Shanks are often caused by the clubhead moving horizontally away from the body (often due to a closed clubface, not an open one). By placing the head cover as a constraint, the golfer is forced to pull the club and hands closer to the body. Addressing the ball on the toe and swinging 'inside-out' reinforces a path that avoids the hosel and achieves centered contact.
How to Perform the Drill
The coach gives no set rep count. Our general guideline: 3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps, then half swings with a ball, adding speed only once the steps feel natural.
Place a head cover on the ground right next to the ball, ensuring the toe of your club is almost touching the head cover.
Address the ball on the toe by positioning your club slightly on the toe at address.
Swing with an 'inside-out' feeling (swinging outwards).
Focus on the sensation that you are hitting the inside of the ball.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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