Hooks & Blocks Driver Fix
Curated PGA Drill by TruGolf Academy
Transition
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Intermediate
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
A high lead shoulder and a lower-body-first transition trap the arms and club behind the body, forcing a block or a flip-hook to square the face. Dropping the arms early and keeping the lead shoulder low gets the shaft back to a neutral, on-plane position by the halfway-down checkpoint, removing the need to block or hook to make contact.
How to Perform the Drill
Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.
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Step 1
Keep the lead shoulder low at the start of the downswing; a lead shoulder that rises early drops the club too far behind you and causes blocks or hooks.
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Step 2
Feel the arms move down toward the ball early in transition, rather than lunging with the lower body first, which is what traps the club behind your body.
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Step 3
Let the arms drop vertically in front of you before committing to full body rotation, to get the club into 'the slot'.
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Step 4
Check the halfway-down position: the shaft should sit more parallel to your toe line, not stuck behind your hands.
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Step 5
Rehearse the arm-drop feel with a slow-motion practice swing before hitting a real shot.
What Good Feels Like
Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.
Common Mistake to Avoid
Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.
