Inside-Path Gate Drill (Anti-Shank)
| Target Fault | Focus Area | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Shanking | Path | Golf club and two cones or headcovers |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
This shank comes from over the top: in transition the club is thrown out, the shaft steepens, the hands move away from the body and the club approaches from outside, so the heel reaches the ball first. Missing the ball on the inside keeps the hands in and turns the toe, not the heel, toward the ball. It is not the fix for a shank from an inside, stuck path.
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 one cone or headcover behind and outside the ball and one in front of it, as gates for an inside path.
Make practice swings that miss the ball on the inside, feeling the hands pulled in toward your body as you start down.
Feel the toe of the club swing past the ball instead of the heel leading into it.
After a couple of inside misses, hit a ball with the same feeling; a slight draw tells you it is working.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Throwing the club over the top in transition so the shaft steepens.
- Letting the hands get away from the body on the way down.
- Pulling the first shots a little toward the lead side while learning the in-and-out feel.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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