Hooks & Blocks Driver Fix
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Hook | Transition |
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
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.
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.
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.
Let the arms drop vertically in front of you before committing to full body rotation, to get the club into 'the slot'.
Check the halfway-down position: the shaft should sit more parallel to your toe line, not stuck behind your hands.
Rehearse the arm-drop feel with a slow-motion practice swing before hitting a real shot.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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