CURING YOUR HOOK - By: Golf Knut, Posted on: 2006-12-21

If you're like many recreational golfers, you've probably struggled to overcome a slice at some point in your career. A lot of golfers do. It's a common swing fault that must be addressed. That's why you see so many articles about curing a slice in golf magazines and on golf Websites.

But some golfers have problems with a hook. Golfers who hook aren't as plentiful as golfers who slice, but a good number exists. A hook, like a slice, can get you into trouble, especially if you're playing on a narrow course. So if you hook and you're serious about improving your golf game, you need to eliminate this swing fault.

A player who hooks the ball has a swing that's flatter and more rounded than that of a player who slices. A hook also has the exact opposite impact and flight characteristics of a slice.

A flat swing tends to travel along the ground for longer than it should. When this happens, the clubface closes and sweeps across the ball with a hooking motion. A tell tale sign of a flat and rounded swing is the lack of a divot or a divot behind the ball instead of in front of it.

The great Ben Hogan was a flat swinger. But Hogan learned to overcome the fault. A right-handed golfer, he steepened his swing by reminding himself to keep his weight on his left side, which kept him centered. Staying centered is a key to eliminating a hook.

Left Foot, Right Toe Drill
To eliminate a hook, try balancing things out by staying centered, with your backswing resisting movement away from the target. Here's a drill to help you eliminate that dreaded hook.

Take your normal address position. Stand solidly on your left foot, with your right heel raised and your right toe touching the ground (right-handers). Hit some shots from this stance. You'll feel extremely centered over the ball, and you'll have little or no head movement.

Any lateral movement will result in a loss of balance. Staying centered narrows the width of your swing. It also leads to crisper contact.

Article Source: http://golfarticlesdirectory.com

Posted by; Golf Articles Directory

Please Rate this Article

5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5 

Not yet Rated