How I Cured His Golf Shanks

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3 жыл бұрын

A golfer came to me with the dreaded shanks. In this video I explain what we discusses and how I cured his golf shanks. If you have experienced the golf shanks you will know how destructive they can be but it's not the end of the world. It can be cured and confidence in you game can easily be regained.
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@revellien Жыл бұрын

Just got handicap down to 13 and changed driver swing for more accuracy. That change caused me to inadvertently change the head position on my irons on takeaway and a Shank arrived from nowhere. This video cured it in one - the spine angle reference was spot on. First time I tried it and shank gone. This is a genuine and really grateful comment - thanks SJ -

@feidhlimos 3 жыл бұрын

I am playing golf for close to 50 years, 40 of which were spent in middle single figures. A shank was never too far away from me in all these years. In fact, I recently became prone to a dose of these miserable " visitors from the East" on very short chip shots. Couldn't figure it out. Now thanks to your above video, I discover that I have been less than careful with my grip on these particular shots! Another type of Eureka moment. Well done and thank you Steve.

@KAD854 10 ай бұрын

Just tried right hand only drill and helped tremendously. Wish I would of found lesson while in Ireland last week shanking with all my irons. Thanks for posting video. .

@stevejohnstongolf 10 ай бұрын

Great job!

@billhill4929 3 жыл бұрын

Your laughter is so refreshing, you’re so serious 🧐 and intense which is great when you’re teaching and then out of nowhere 😃!! You’re doing a great job, keep it up thank you!

@stevejohnstongolf 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bill😀

@iancotterill732 3 жыл бұрын

Only recently found your sessions, finding them extremely informative, can’t wait to be able to try them out on the range and course once this second lockdown ends.

@banditbaker1675 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steve! I love the change of emphasis and focus, "you're here to hit good golf shots you're not here to stop shaking"! It's so important to be focused on the positive rather than the negative. Personally, I can go months without hitting a shank and then from nowhere I suddenly start hitting hosel-rockets! But I just have to reset my grip back to 21/2 knuckles (left hand) and both V's pointing to my right shoulder and Boom the shank is banished again!

@paulfairbanks5351 10 ай бұрын

I'm so happy I came across your videos! I had the worst case of the shanks one can imagine. I'm talking 8 out of 10 shots right off the hosel! Your approach quickly helped me regain my confidence and reminded me how the right hand works in the swing. Since watching this video, I discovered many other great videos that you've created and they have all helped rekindle my enthusiasm for the golf. I was seriously ready to retire from the game but now I'm ready to dive back in! Thanks again for sharing your approach and thanks for the great humor along the way!

@billbtoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!! Played 2 rounds over the weekend - 36 holes - and shanked 1 iron and that was after I took a phone call thus losing my concentration. After the 1st 5 or 6 irons shots I gained confidence and am back hitting the irons like I was about 6 weeks ago. Will include watching this video as part of my warm up routine to reinforce the swing thoughts . great Job!!

@grahamethomson4396 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this lesson a couple of times and had a lot of practice swings in the garden. Went to the practice range today and had a good session with only a couple of unmentionables out of 50 balls. Great idea on the emphasis on hitting better shots rather than trying to cure the unmentionable by using a trick. Thanks Steve for this great instruction, I might now risk getting back on the golf course.

@catchinbass2240 2 жыл бұрын

🙏 I have been doing this for years and did not know why. Now I understand what to work on. Thank you from US

@carldrysdale-groves6681 2 жыл бұрын

Had sudden on set of shanks today, thank goodness for your videos Steve. Top advice.

@chrismckechnie1911 Жыл бұрын

Steve I was shocked at how your advice made total sense. I am only 9 holes away from the shanks every time I play. The cure would always be to stand further away from the ball which would work for a while. I have been left on the range by two professionals who took my money and lots of it only for me to be worse than ever. I recently shot a level par 9 then next round the shanks returned. I tried everything to no avail. Watched the usual videos which didn't work. When I saw your video and the neutral weak right hand I saw me immediately. I went straight out and took your advice on the right hand and was totally stunned at the results. The strike quality was crisp centre to toe. A position not found for years. Brilliant advice I feel I owe you money

@stevejohnstongolf Жыл бұрын

Send me Millions££ thanks Steve 💷

@chrismckechnie1911 Жыл бұрын

Lol to be fair steve none of the experts on KZfaq mention the grip, particularly the right hand. It's amazing how you came to this conclusion and the effect it has on the takeaway and delivery, bringing the club face on line and square. I've achieved distances and accuracy that I've never achieved in 30 odd years. Hybrid just amazing and it's all down to finding the centre of the face

@andybirks8004 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Have suffered on and off with shanks for many years,( I have tried most “fixes”)used the one handed drill today on the range and it got me back on track, played a few holes afterwards and flushed it! Thank you very much. P.S. I enjoyed your “stack and tilt” videos.

@billbtoo 3 жыл бұрын

You are sooo right -- when you have the shanks the minute you grab an iron its the first thought on your mind and sure enough it happens!!! Now its there for the rest of the round. Going to try your drills and grip and "improve my swing". Thanks for the video .

@nickmarr1 3 жыл бұрын

Superb advice, Steve. Although rarely a shanker (to date!) I'm going to try the 'right arm dominant' feel as I can see that helping me to shallow my swing and get a better arc, too.

@riagnol 3 жыл бұрын

I have had the shanks for a couple of weeks and will check my leading edge as I feel that it is the problem in combination with. pushing through to promote a draw flight. Thanks for the help, always great advice here.

@andrewdouglas2454 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I was a 7 handicapper and find myself with little time to play golf these days. I've suffered from time to time with the S-word. The latest bouts have been two weekends of consistent hosel-rocket shot after shot at the driving range. However, often the advice that hasn't worked, has been balance related. I realised listening to you and an American - "The Open Stance Academy - Open Stance Cures"- that I've had a bad habit of setting up closed. So just watching your eureka video last Saturday made me realise why Hogan had the open stance, particularly for the shorter irons. Clear the hips! Us amateurs have a problem with this. A big thanks. Back to purer, straighter strikes again. This has plagued me for years and now it has literally been a "eureka" moment! Slainté

@johncoyne6823 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and demonstration of hitting the ball correctly, I have a shank that drifts in every now and again hopefully this will help keep it at bay!

@poorhousebob5432 2 жыл бұрын

Just got off the range with the shanks..found your video and it immediately helped thank you

@bca9916 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. I am close to a + handicap when it comes to shanking (some close to 90 degrees) but am still playing off a single figure. The shank is the most soul-destroying, confidence-draining shot in golf & I have been searching for the solution for many years. 2 shots just short of the green on a par 5 eyeing up a birdie when suddenly I am in a bunker or a ditch or in a bush etc etc & end up with a double or worse. I have seen most of the KZfaq videos on the subject but until now none have really helped. Steve I like your analysis re the grip, the alignment of the clubface with the spine angle & the right-hand drill. As you say the video is not about shanking but about how to hit a good golf shot. My problems are weak grip, fanning the club open, then leading with the heel on an in to out line & bending the knees on the way through. Just tried your advice in the back garden & it all seems so simple and so correct. A bit windy & wet today so will be off to the club in the next few days to put it into practice. Will report back next month after 36-hole competition but great to have something to work on. Incidentally my first name is also Brian!

@tyjackson4650 Жыл бұрын

This makes so much sense, you got right to the point unlike other videos that drag it out. Tried this change and for some crazy reason I am no longer hitting my head cover in the garage. ( I am placing the head cover about 1" from my spot ) Before this video I was hitting the cover all the time, now with this 1 change I have been trying to hit the cover.. and can not.. Next week when I can get to the range I am now looking for to getting back out there.. thanks for this! the way you explained it made a whole lot of sense too...

@stevejohnstongolf Жыл бұрын

Good job.👍👍

@davidwilson1952 3 жыл бұрын

great vid. the one handed drill has helped me greatly

@stevekirwan6025 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. I’m a single figure handicap player but do certainly have a shank in me. More so nowadays in the garage on the SkyTrak which isn’t much fun with a long iron. Watching your video certainly highlights some of the bad practices I do to try to avoid them, which consequently means I hit more. I’ll use your tips from now on. Thanks

@Ken-wc7po 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome I will try it..

@markstephens8508 3 жыл бұрын

Your last video on slicing the driver has worked me wonders, golf is fun again 😁

@mrmystery9779 2 жыл бұрын

Same with me sometimes 20 a round. I do exactly what you demonstrated trying to get the club low and forwards. I have just tried your cure and an instant fix (mostly) straight shots great strike and much improved launch angle. you may just have saved my golfing life many thanks Mark.

@stevejohnstongolf 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Mark👏🏻👏🏻

@jamescampbell4394 3 жыл бұрын

Great drill to try in future, hopefully way in the future but possibly tomorrow lol. Been an avid shank3r for many a year and always keen to see more drills to stop the J Arthurs. Cheers Steve.

@stevemcblain3616 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this exactly what I am doing

@ash44roberts Жыл бұрын

Very well explained and demonstrated. I’m going straight to the driving range to try and fix this awful disease! 👍

@stephenellis7279 3 жыл бұрын

This is the exact same reason i shank it. Cheers for the fix!!

@gordonrennie300 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant advice

@osefarm 2 жыл бұрын

As a teenager I played off 1. In my early 20s I stopped playing and now at 64, I have time and have restarted. I'm now off 20, still very fit and athletic, but shank multiple times each round. I generally have plenty pars, but at least 2 " blow ups". Yesterday I shanked 3 OB at the same hole. I feel like quitting again.

@bjm2762 11 ай бұрын

I did and still do throw the odd shank in. Normally I hit the ball well but I did have 18 months of the shanks. I tri d standing further away which did help a bit but not completely. I will try out your method of hitting good shots tomorrow. Thanks

@davewatts7444 11 ай бұрын

I shank consistatly on short pitches 40 yards down to 10 yards from the green and its debilitating yesterday, the first 4 holes i did not hit a green in regulation anf every chip except 1 where i used a 7 iron so i will take this to the course next time out cheers mate

@marcmanion4264 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@jonathanevans6935 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Steve! Really enjoy the content you put together. After playing Peebles not so long ago (and loved it!) I was wondering what course management techniques you use to get around?

@willielarsson9651 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips cheers

@danielcohen3159 2 жыл бұрын

This mental approach has been a big part of my battle with the shanks. Not focusing on "fixing" something, but on making ball-striking better. I'll still hosel some, but my overall ball-striking is much better.

@stephenthomas3348 2 жыл бұрын

a brave topic

@butchkelso7603 3 жыл бұрын

My first shank occurred on the approach shot to a par five hole. After hitting two first class shots, I had a 90 yard wedge over water. This was a meaningful golf match and I was a bit nervous. Shanked that little wedge into the water then rinsed and repeated the mistake. I scored a 9 and was demoralized. My instructor showed me on video that I was doing exactly what your student was doing. I stopped shanking but truth be told, I still think about those two hosel rockets when facing a forced carry shot with a scoring club in my hand.

@leamartinbirch4288 Жыл бұрын

The opening shot was a surprise

@clausa7415 2 жыл бұрын

I will try this today, I have been shanking for over 15 years and I am close to give up golf, so really hope this will do the trick.

@greendog996 11 ай бұрын

thank you so much!!!!

@johntraylor1522 3 жыл бұрын

Steve: I've reviewed all your videos that I could find. Love your stuff and I've tried the Eureka swing with some success. However, I'm 68 and find myself constantly nursing injuries from too much golf, as I'm told. I do think, though, it's because I continue trying to swing like I was 20. Too much tension and torsion on my body - knees, hips, wrists, elbows and shoulders. I've always been competitive and want to be good at what I do. I've finally realized I can't swing a club like I did when I was 20. So, please, please, please create a video for us seniors who have lost lots of flexibility and who are tired of being hurt from "too much golf". I need an easy on the body effective swing. I've seen many videos on this topic but I'd like your view. Thank you.

@marcmanion4264 3 жыл бұрын

John Traylor Eureka Swing is a really good option!

@riagnol 3 жыл бұрын

John, I have shortened my backswing and developed a more wristy swing for the reasons you mention. However , it has lead to more shanks which brought me here. A work in progress but my ball striking is better on the whole with more consistency of distance.

@marcmanion4264 3 жыл бұрын

Shanking - - I think SJ might want to remind us all that it is important to commit to either Eureka or your old swing - changing did not help me and actually became a little disheartening! I found that I needed to adjust my swing to suit my body movement and it ended up a little higher at the top than the lessons suggest if only to ensure my swing was not too flat like baseball. Hips drive the body, shoulders fall onto plane, arms swing and release to target - hands stay in front to the club head = boom = fun!

@gregp5014 3 жыл бұрын

I had the shanks with that same week grip, stronger grip now and the shanks have gone 👍🏼

@jamieokane989 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, interesting concept and review of the cause of ‘the unmentionables’. I play crack-handed for over 35+ years and suffer frequently from the syndrome which almost stopped me playing golf. I tend to have too flat a swing, any thoughts apart from using a conventional grip? Thanks.

@jareroken9127 3 жыл бұрын

I’m finally getting on top of my shank. I swing too much from the inside and the hands go out to the right. You can try as many quick fixes as you like but if you have that particular problem, it really won’t resolve until you get your hands lower through impact and travelling left. (Right handed golfer) it’s easier said than done because it feels awful to start with but it’s the only medicine I’ve found that will actually stop it for good

@susanpearman9634 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve I'm ashamed to say that the shank shot is all too familiar to me. It was today, hence my search for help. I'll be out early tomorrow to apply your instruction, thank you.

@nickyshevlin5987 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Stevie, I get what you are showing us shankers, are you available for lessons for non members of Peebles GC?

@jeffe6540 2 жыл бұрын

@steve.. if can hit it pretty decent with the one hand but once the left goes back on it seems to manipulate something in the swing and exposes the hosel again. Suggestions?

@johngibson2639 3 жыл бұрын

"Brian" had some pretty fundamental issues which probably made the game a bit difficult. I'm guessing that, with your help, he'll be enjoying his golf a lot more and scoring a lot better, too

@arcanavarrofashedwoodard5040 3 жыл бұрын

hola la verdad muy bueno video lo disfrute deseo el siguiente grabación me retiro les dejo kisses muchas gracias

@jamesdavis5517 3 жыл бұрын

I found that by supernating your biceps at address, prevents finding a fuller reach on the downswing. It seems to work for me, would I be right?

@jakepadgett5569 Жыл бұрын

What’s wild is I either hit a shank or I hit it perfectly ( a high right draw) just the way I want.

@tigerbricks 3 жыл бұрын

I was coming to much from the inside , leading with the hosel, minor fault, i also do it if i am to close to the ball

@jamesdavis5517 3 жыл бұрын

Your an awesome teacher Steve. If you were in Melbourne, ever...email me. I want a lesson.

@stevejohnstongolf 3 жыл бұрын

🇦🇺 👍

@willielarsson9651 2 жыл бұрын

Pay the flight and get him over for a holiday 😁

@mikaelantoszyk261 4 ай бұрын

So would this be good for someone who’s very right hand/arm dominant in swing?

@mikerussell1765 3 жыл бұрын

I had a strong grip people said should change to neutral grip to get better ever since I've shanked the ball never did before wish never changed was more consistent with old grip any idea's

@richardross932 3 жыл бұрын

Watching your swing you make it look so easy to play!!

@briandavidson2684 3 жыл бұрын

When we getting another podcast? From your loyal Kuwait listener...

@weeronnie100 3 жыл бұрын

I shank the odd iron but hook the driver weak left hand going crazy 🤔

@markp7799 2 жыл бұрын

I have a problem with the shanks only when I'm doing half shots with my wedges. As soon as I return to a full swing the shanks go away. it's very frustrating.

@mikerussell1765 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to say left had was OK with old grip but right hand was bit behind only the odd time bad shot was a bit of a hook

@hamishtravis9234 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same pickle, I’ll give this a go.

@mikaelantoszyk261 4 ай бұрын

So would this be considered a one plane swing?

@robertholdcroft9643 2 жыл бұрын

I'm at the point of giving up the game Every iron shot is a right angle shank 😥 I was actually playing reasonable for my ability before I started shanking yesterday it was so bad I didn't complete any holes I left the course and said im never playing again .

@timothyhickman9316 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I have been sh--king at least once a round ...weak grip the culprit.

@bayareadoghouse 3 жыл бұрын

“Have you shanked in the past?” Me… Never!🤭

@Kyranoboss 2 жыл бұрын

Don't understand how this correlates with the "Can GOLF really be this EASY" video where the player is encouraged to rotate the wrist 'with gravity' in the back swing to open the club face ?