How to Get Rid of Your Shank

Shanking the ball in golf is something that is very frustrating. It is where the ball comes dead right off the club face. The ball usually makes contact with the part of the clubface that connects to the shaft, and the balls spins off right. First off, make sure your ball is aligned in the center of the club, and not too close toward you. If you lean back on your feet in your stance, and compensate by leaning forward onto your toes, you could be dealigning your club face also causing a shank. If you are aiming for the back center of the golf ball and are hitting a shank, imagine a golf ball closer to you next to the real golf ball. If you imagine you are going to hit that one, you are compensating so you will hit the real one in the correct place. Lastly, put a club out on the far side of the ball. This will help keep you clubface and swing contained. It will help straighten out your golf swing so you hit the ball more in the center. Good luck with your swing!