How to Stop Shanking in 5 Minutes (Don't Miss This Fix)
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3 жыл бұрынIn this tip I teach you how to stop shanking in 5 minutes (literally). It's so simple to fix a shank if you understand what you're doing to causes this type of shot.
So many people get worried about this shot because it can really get in your head. Just when you think you hit a great shot, it squirts sideways on you. I'm here to tell you that there's no need to get worried about the shanks.
Even if you don't shank the ball, you need to watch this tip. I explain one thing that will not only stop shanking but it'll prevent you from ever shanking in the future.
So from now on don't get worried about these shots. They really are so simple to fix if you know what to do. Just follow this tip and in literally 5 minutes you will stop shanking forever.
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Tip Link: • How to Stop Shanking i...
@iTzMaDToWN Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the contribution. I truly appreciate the support.
@RobertMolloy-vv3qt 8 ай бұрын
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@jnrb13 Жыл бұрын
2 sleepless nights, borderline about to cancel tee times. Found this video, went straight to the range and instantly fixed. Absolute legend.
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
So glad you found me. Shanks are scary but as you can see they are easy to fix. Try to remember this tip into the future. We don't want them every coming back.
@thetimbanks319 Жыл бұрын
I had been been shanking the ball on a consistent basis and after watching this video I have gone 6 rounds without shanking the ball a single time. Thank you Paul!
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Very good. So simple to fix yet everyone gets so worried about them. Remember the fix for the future so they never come back.
@ihatekillerclowns 6 ай бұрын
Yeah, i really think this is what i am doing. I was shanking the 5,7,8,9,PW - usually from the tee box only though. When it's on the fairway eveyrthing seemed ok at the time. Lets see how it goes
@kevmalakelley9949 3 жыл бұрын
I discovered Paul Wilson a few months ago and can not praise him enough. I have been playing for 25 yrs and became a 3 hdcp. Unfortunately I lost my swing and began watching hundreds of youtube vids etc...w no luck. I then found Paul. EVERYTHING he discusses is 100 % accurate especially when I comes to loose swing, hinging etc. Don't waste your time listening to other pros....this pro knows the swing.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Good players like my stuff once they come on board. It is so simple plus you can fix your own swing. Isn't that what it's all about.
@andybishop8437 Жыл бұрын
I’m a 20 handicap and developed the shanks this week. Watched this video, fixed and added better trajectory and distance after a few holes of adjustment. Thank you Paul! 👑
@robertchiaravalloti9369 Жыл бұрын
Me too i have taken lessons from of the top 50 pros. I pulled out Pauls book and last two months have converted my pull down swing to effortless power
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Very good. Glad you are learning it. Big things to come for you. Just do daily practice swings. Hit the positions. If so, you look like a tour pro. Then you hit it great. Literally grip and set up plus 4 positions. Someone told me they could do that years ago I would have been all over it.
@user-wc9re3vl6q Жыл бұрын
I would say Paul Wilson is one of the best coaches. I’ve watched hundreds of videos and he explains everything with the cause and effect. I’ve stopped slicing and now will try the shanking tips. 🙂
@johnk4150 2 жыл бұрын
Been shanking for 3 weeks. Literally was about to hang it up already for the year. Videos like this never work…..but this one legit did. Within 1 minute I was fixed. What a relief. TY!
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found me. Not fun when you get the shanks but easy to fix. Please remember this for the future so they don't come back.
@johnk4150 2 жыл бұрын
@@paulwilsongolf definitely will and I subscribed. Thanks again!
@natealger4205 6 ай бұрын
I just want to say thank you! I've watched 7-10 videos and you were the only one who mentioned tall players often bend over too much and the suggested fix of moving back only exacerbates the problem. I just hit 75-100 balls without shanks now that I am standing more upright. Thanks so much!
@paulwilsongolf 6 ай бұрын
Glad you found me. If you look below this tip I have fixed tons of shankers. When you read their comments most tell you that they are taller so height has to be an issue. Stay focused and remember this for the future then they will never come back.
@andrewc5202 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t tell you how much I needed this video! I have been shanking for weeks now and I could not figure out what I was doing different. I was actually getting scared when stepping up to the ball because I was doubting everything. Now I am paying more attention to my balance when swinging and have not been shanking since!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! So simple to fix. Now you can get your confidence back and start playing some great golf.
@markp1956 3 жыл бұрын
Paul, I was shanking so bad I thought about cancelling my tee time yesterday and giving up the game! After watching this video I wrote down your three keys to STOP shanking and went to the course hopeful. Did not shank one shot! Struck my irons very solid and consistent. Thank you for this, it has saved me and my game!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Very good. Glad you found me. Not fun when you get the shanks but it's easy to fix.
@banjomactavish 2 жыл бұрын
Same here. I hit two buckets on balls on the range and must have shanked about 80% of them. Nearly gave up the game there and then! This was a great fix, thank you.
@mattcraig5285 2 жыл бұрын
@@banjomactavish I'm in the same exact boat. Was playing my irons pretty well like 3 weeks ago, wasnt able to play for a while and now it's like a can't hit an iron. Idk what happened. Definitely apply these tips tomorrow at the range
@Mr.Helper. Жыл бұрын
I put my change in my left pocket, tied my left shoe in a double knot and turned my hat backwards......
@brianmenendez Жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Helper. lol
@michaelgarza8861 Жыл бұрын
As someone who used to play a lot and shoot 70s consistently I was really close to quitting the game. I don’t play as much as I used to because of work and such. So when I’d go out it wasn’t fun anymore I randomly got the shanks a couple months ago and this was like a light bulb went off in my head. Thank you !! No longer scared to hit a 60 yard pitch shot
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
So glad you found me. Shanks are not fun but super simple to fix. If you have shot in the 70's you have the fundamentals. Be sure you do daily practice swings if you are not getting out there as much as you want. You need to keep the remembering the motion. Plus, the longer the break the more you will want to hit with the arms so practice swings keeps the feeling of using the body. I talk about it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNt_fdunxJiWeJ8.html Stay focused and check your set up every time. If so, the shanks will never come back.
@bobheney Жыл бұрын
UNBELIEVABLE! I'm 62 and a 4 hcp. Every 4-5 years I get the shanks at the range. Yesterday was the day. Couldn't stop... hit 2 buckets of hosel rockets with my 6 and 9 iron. I've never been 100% sure why, but I find a way to work through/around it. This morning I went to the range hoping these tips worked but accepted the fact that I might cancel today's round of golf if Paul's video wasn't "the fix". Hit the ball great at the range and didn't once consider that I might shank one on the course. I now know the root of the problem and it actually helped me hit the ball even more solidly due to improved posture and proper weight balance, Thank you very much!👍👍
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Glad you found me. I can fix swings in minutes. Been doing so since 1991. So as much as there are other fixes for shanks out there they don't work. I once fixed a guy in 5 mins who took 10 lessons on how to fix it that never worked. This is so simple but such a scary shot when you don't know "why." Please remember this tip for the future. We don't want them ever coming back.
@bobheney Жыл бұрын
@@paulwilsongolf First time ever that I understood why a shank happens...my posture and weight distribution. I don't foresee this being an issue ever again. I purchased your BODY SWING series yesterday. Looking at a recent video of mine, my hip rotation was there, but way too late. Worked on that this morning and I was hitting the ball 240+ with what felt like a lesser (easier) swing. Incorporating the wrist hinging drills and speeding up the hip rotation and I can see no reason that 250-260 drives are in my future. Never thought having the shanks would end up being a blessing but finding your video and learning your process has been transformational after just 2 days. Thank You!
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your support. I appreciate it. Sounds like you are figuring it out. Loose wrists is a huge key for power. Please follow each lesson carefully and do daily practice swings. This is the fastest way to get it.
@ricksolomon3355 3 жыл бұрын
Great tip!!!! I struggled with the shank for years and no one was able to help me. I watched this video once and it cures my shanks!! Thanks Paul!!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
That's great. They really are easy to fix. Now be sure to remember this so they don't come back in the future.
@myroslavshewchuk2557 2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed. I’ve been working on my short game almost exclusively the last couple of weeks and all of a sudden I started shanking which I’ve never done before! Really threw me off because my irons used to be the best part of my game. Thank you!
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! This should fix you right up.
@chriscox4613 Жыл бұрын
I am 6’4” and this provided an instant fix. It’s so counter intuitive that when you’re making contact on the inside of your club that you SHOULD NOT stand further away (because that increases the forward lean even more). I started standing a little closer to the ball with the more upright club tilt and my shanks stopped immediately. Great video.
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Glad you found me. I have helped countless people cure the shanks. It's super simple but you need to know what to do. Please remember this so they never come back.
@smherbert1 2 жыл бұрын
At last, someone who really understands why shanking happens, and who explains it so succinctly. Knowing this, has eliminated doubt, and creates confidence and ultimately enjoyment. Thank you so much Sir. Thank you.
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I have been fixing shankers in minutes for years. Just got to get to the root of the problem. Glad you found me and end the shanks forever.
@patrickandcourtneyl1348 3 жыл бұрын
I've been taking lessons for 3 months now, and frankly, my back hurts from working on getting shaft lean, and i keep waiting for the lightbulb moment. Frustrated, I found your KZfaq videos last night, and couldn't stop watching. I went to the range today to tried out the hip turn you talk about to initiate the swing and I was roping my shots! It's so intuitive, and feels so right. Thank you! You are a wonderful teacher. Please keep up the great work.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found me. I went through everything you went through too. This is why I keep it simple. If people want to make it complicated I will say right now it will never work. Simple is the key.
@jesusamador7544 3 жыл бұрын
I started working on the effortless swing today and after about 30 balls I started to feel it. You explain things in a way I can understand. I have never felt such pure shots. Thank you Paul.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! This is telling you that you can do it. Keep going. You will never look back.
@aussiegolfer2919 3 жыл бұрын
Paul your videos are so simple , this is brilliant. Thank you 👍🏌️♀️⛳️
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Simple is the key for sure.
@bennywtan 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Paul. I haven't been hitting shank shots for years until yesterday morning. Suddenly happened with my 60° wedge.. oh my God, feeling so bad. Immediately I went through your videos and found this. Many thanks for your comprehensive explanations. I hope I will never shank the ball again... hahaha.. warmest regards, from Jakarta
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear from you. So glad you found the cure shank tip. The shanks can occur at any time (if you haven't watched this tip). Now into the future just double check your set up especially with the shorter clubs. If so, you will never do it again.
@alexking8357 3 жыл бұрын
This comment is so nice
@thands74 3 жыл бұрын
@@paulwilsongolf you are the very best
@kevintwomey2350 3 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful. Had my best/most consistent range session after applying. Putting the weight down from the laces was a big one!!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. So simple to fix. Glad you found me.
@jaydillon 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! I’m just getting back into golf after not playing for quite a few years. It was frustrating to have the dreaded shank come back to haunt me. BUT your video was spot on and fixed my swing faults immediately. Keep up the great work.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Taking time off of golf will certainly get you hitting with the arms when you get back into it. Now you have fixed the shanks stay focused on powering the swing with the legs and hips. You need to watch these: Body Swing Concept: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e56pbM123r-XZZ8.html Grip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLeKf9Npx6yRh6s.html Hinge Rehinge: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMCVh9SU35jUnXk.html Secure Grip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ57ZqqU2dHeZ3U.html Best Drill: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbyYp69eyZemaY0.html Power the swing with the legs and hip not the hands and arms. I have tons of lower body tips now posted. Try this one. It's an easy way to get you hips moving: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJedhph82p61YWQ.html
@w.c.kirkendall5006 3 жыл бұрын
I have struggled with chronic shanking of my short clubs for about the last 3 years. After many lessons from many pros, I found your video and practiced what you preach for one week. My shanks are gone and I am swinging confidently. God bless you.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! So simple to fix but can be scary if you get them.
@joshcall6811 3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t shanked one forever and started doing it with 8-pw today and then found this video thankfully
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it. You don't want these shots to continue into the future.
@colindyson5921 2 жыл бұрын
This is the only video I’ve seen on KZfaq that makes sense. There’s a logical reason why it happens and a logical solution to remedy the issue. I
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. I have been fixing shankers in minutes for years. There is no need to get worried about these shots. Just follow this tip and it will fix anyone and it's simple. Glad you found it.
@ROCKSTRAPUK 2 жыл бұрын
3 years of shanking and your easy to follow and understand explanation of what causes the shank has finally made sense to me and seems to have finally got rid of the dreaded S word,I wish I had found your advice years ago it would have saved me so much money and doubt,Thank You
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found me. Better late than never. I probably don't even have to tell you to remember what I said in this tip so you never shank it again. Good job.
@ecolaianni6288 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the tips Paul. This video was a life saver. I was in a bad place for months with shanking and couldn’t figure out how to fix it. Now I have this video saved and I return every couple weeks just as a refresher. Keep it up, you’re the man!
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Glad you found me. So easy to fix shanks. Just stay focused and yes, remember it for the future.
@lanceconklin 3 жыл бұрын
Your explanations are amazing! You are changing my game!!!!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@theresanm1799 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing for this lesson, Paul. I surprised myself with a shank on a stroke that I was sure would set me up for a birdie! Bummer! I'm gonna work on this so that doesn't happen again . . . or at least not too often ;-) Thanks so much.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! These shots are surprising, depressing and frustrating all at the same time. Just remember this for the future and you will never shank it.
@charleysky 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe how well this worked. Thank you so much!!!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@andybrandes8110 2 жыл бұрын
Paul, You are spot on when it comes to this video. I got the case of the Shanks my last 8 games and sure enough I watched your video and took down some notes and I literally played a great game of golf yesterday without shanking the ball once. The stand taller method and understanding how my body was moving forward causing the club to move was a major breakthrough. I love how you teach, real easy information to digest and use on the range or course. thanks again for the help!
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Very good. It really is simple to fix the shanks. I have done it for years in minutes ever after the person has had numerous lessons to fix them. Just need to understand "why" you are doing it. Understand why and you can fix it. Please remember to keep checking it into the future. We don't want them coming back.
@philhennessee3423 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You for the tip to stand tall. Helped me today 10/13/2020. Have the shanks with my wedges and short irons. Stood tall today, hit my irons longer and solid, haven't hit the irons with confidence like I did today in a few year's. Didn't even have a thought of shanking enter my mind today. Shot a 77. Thanks again for the session. Phil 😎⛳
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Very good. So simple to fix. Confidence is great.
@rambler1277 3 жыл бұрын
Great advice. I'm constantly trying to remember to stand taller on all my clubs. Everything's better when you're not leaning over.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Make this your last thought before taking the club back.
@devonnelson3383 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, the first explanation saved me so much... I'd been trying to get more hip hinge with shorter clubs and didn't realize that lead me to have my weight over my toes
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Shanking is not fun but it's easy to fix.
@Tomdabomb86 11 күн бұрын
No harm watching this video once or twice a year, can get urself all mixed up with swing thoughts and just need to remember the basics again. Thanks
@paulwilsongolf 10 күн бұрын
For sure. It all starts with the grip and setup. So true so watching this will remind you.
@mikedoherty3555 3 жыл бұрын
I had a wicked case of the shanks come out of no where just as my hdcp was dropping. I looked at a bunch of videos and yours was the one that fixed me. I was standing too close and too hunched over. I love the tip on around & around and back heel to front heel. Thanks for the fix
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. So simple to fix shanks. Got to know what to look for. Most is the set up. Please remember this into the future.
@nmille5237 3 жыл бұрын
You’re a hero for this video. 🙏
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. So simple to fix these shots.
@kevinhenschel375 3 жыл бұрын
Paul I "shot the shot that shall not be named" 50 shots in a row yesterday. Your complete coaching fixed it in three swings. It like you were talking about me. I am 6'2 and all I had to do was get my body mass back behind my toe line and presto!! Really thankful for you! I took notes and added them to my preround swing notes. "body mass behind toe line" That one line just magic!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you help. This is so easy to fix. Definitely a problem the taller you are. Try to remember this into the future so it never happens again. You will get your confidence back in no time and world will be a better place.
@michaeltesser1364 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. Thanks so much for this video. I have been working on my spine angle on my drives and I guess it started translating in muscle memory. I have had the shanks randomly for the last couple of seasons on some of my short iron shots. I am so glad I saw this video. Two rounds since I saw the video and no shanks! Thanks again!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Shanks are so simple to fix. Just try to remember this into the future so they never come back. Now it's time to get your confidence back and play great golf. Glad you found me.
@jeffbehringer1262 3 жыл бұрын
Refreshing to see a real resolution and just “try not to hit your headcover”. Thanks.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, don't hit the headcover. Like that is going to work. That is still hitting which is causing the problem in the first place. Got to get to the root of the problem. Glad you liked it. Thanks.
@tommygeorge8964 3 жыл бұрын
You have a very reassuring approach. I’m going to take your advice onto the range now. Thank you!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jackmarino8187 4 ай бұрын
I've been away from golf for a few years due to a biking accident,and decided to see if I could get my swing back before playing on a course. Well for a few weeks I've been struggling with a shank that humbled me since I'm a student of the game and a former 10 handicapper. I tried your weight distribution idea yesterday and voila,no more shank plus I'm hitting my irons much better. Thank you so much !
@paulwilsongolf 4 ай бұрын
So glad you found me. Shanking is not fun. When people take a break then will wander up to a ball bent over too much. This is because this takes zero effort and doesn't put your body under stress. Doing a more athletic set up takes you physically doing it and there is a little stress. Plus, the taking a break gets you hitting with the arms when you get back into it because human nature is telling you to hit the object sitting in front of you. When you hit this can lean you forward as well and you get the shanks. So keep doing the more athletic set up. Then keep the arms relaxed as you use your legs and hips to hit the ball. Let's get you to a single digit this season. Easy to do.
@philiprouse4434 2 жыл бұрын
I watched this video after a frustrating range session where it literally shanked every ball, hadn't played for a year or so and used to play at a decent level... Went down the range this evening and stood tall and couldn't believe that it Instantly changed... I also watched the hit the ball pure video aswell. Best advice I have ever been given! Thanks 👍 Phil from the UK
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Very good. Not fun when you are shanking it but it's easy to fix.
@rodericksmith9675 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice, shank fixed instantly...I play of 5 and recently started shanking.... had no idea why mostly short irons 50 gap, P wedge, or if I hold the club down down the shaft to shorten my distance 6 iron 7iron but shanks fixed Instantly thanks Paul God bless
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Great feeling to get rid of the shanks. Please remember this into the future so they don't come back.
@taylorprocker 2 жыл бұрын
I’m waiting for lightbulb moment too. I fixed my driver slice with a lightbulb moment so I’m hoping this will do it!
@ezr-1386 2 жыл бұрын
@@taylorprocker what was your lightbulb moment which got you rid of slice?
@swrveGaming 2 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same issue, I can’t hit my 8,9,pw, 54 or 60 anymore. Then choke down on longer clubs. Hope this vid helps
@Robo-dr8tk 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 6'3",and I have the shanks BAD !!! can't wait to give those drills a try.👍👍
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
You can do it! So simple to fix.
@kylemin1384 3 жыл бұрын
i've been playing for 15 years and this is one of useful video, some time it takes me days to remember what to do to fix it and it's generally based on feel.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Shanking is so easy to fix. Just remember this one into the future. This way there is no feel needed. I was going to tell you to write down the key points I talk about but once you make these changes you will never shank it again anyway.
@tjgames940 10 ай бұрын
Paul I just need you to know this is the greatest video on KZfaq for fixing the shanks. Concise, simple and easy to practice. For some reason maybe once a year I will get the shanks to where I cant hit a single good shot in a round an wont know whats causing it. I know to come to this video when that happens for a refresher and cures it in like 3 swings.
@paulwilsongolf 10 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. This tip has fixed hundred of shankers. Just keep it in mind every time you play so they don't come back.
@kennymalcolm3611 3 жыл бұрын
Confidence was gone on Saturday, watched this video on Sunday….. practiced Sunday night, 68 scratch tonight. Thanks a lot 👍🏻⛳️
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Great job! Glad you found this tip. Try to remember it for the future.
@FairwayJack 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid ...Also, during the downswing, I try to feel the centrifugal force pull the clubhead along the circumference of the arc (to keep me off my toes and stay centered) ...keep the faith bro !!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
That is always a good thought. Can't stretch your arms out more than they can stretch out.
@SJ-ft7ge 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul I’ve just watched this video as I have been having a terrible time the last few months with shanking . Everything you said made sense and was very easy to understand. Thanks for taking the time to post this and I’m now looking forward to hitting some balls instead of being scared. Best wishes
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. This one will fix you for sure and it's simple. Once fixed you can start getting your confidence back.
@jlat7792 2 жыл бұрын
Paul this is a great video and much better than the quick fix videos that don’t tell you why you’re shanking. Thanks so much for this, my confidence in my swing had been shattered recently and this helped.
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. Tons of other commenters below that I have fixed. So simple. Get rid of the shanks and you can get your confidence back.
@osscouter 3 жыл бұрын
I've been playing golf since 1980. This is the first time I ever heard a rational explanation for the shank. Great stuff, Paul. Thanks.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found me. This will fix you for good in minutes. Give it a try and let us know how you do.
@edro3838 3 жыл бұрын
@Osscouter, I couldn’t agree more! I’m 64 years old and played since I was 16. When I started shanking it would be my wedges. Played tournaments and got the shanks and would shoot 90. I’d shank from 80yds out then all the way around the green. No one could ever help. This is exactly what I was doing! Thanks so much guys for the tip and best of luck!
@iiiNeURoTiC 3 жыл бұрын
6’3 and needed to see this today! Cheers
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you definitely have to do this.
@MrPremium08 3 жыл бұрын
6'4" here, I use to be a scratch golfer, but at any given time I would hosel rocket any iron. Trying to get out and play more and the S word is still always on my mind when swinging. Having that swing thought always lingering I know cost me a few strokes every round
@bill1698 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best tip for fixing the shanks. I’m surprised more teaching professional haven’t figured out this simple remedy. Thank you Paul Wilson.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Well, others haven't figured it out because I refused to believe you couldn't fix people in minutes. Plus, I get to the root of the problem. There has to be a reason for everything. Once you know that the answer is clear.
@patwindle7588 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. It immediately worked! It was refreshing to see the ball mark in the middle of the club face. Keep up the good work
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Shaking is easy to fix but you need to know what is causing it. It will take a little time to get your confidence back but once you do try to remember this tip so it never happens again.
@bigjimsrealm4369 2 жыл бұрын
Totally worked. Thank you so much! I’m 6’7” and was doing exactly the opposite of what you are teaching. Bending over to get closer to the ball, wrong! Watched the video, went to my practice net and stopped shanking immediately!
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Great job! Glad you found me. Tall guys just always want to get too low. Try to remember this for the future so they don't come back.
@johnk4150 2 жыл бұрын
Same here! Feels so good to get rid of them
@robbob7383 2 жыл бұрын
Paul thank you! You are a life saver! My golf season was going well and then 2 days ago, right before a big match I went to warm up at the range and hit a full bucket of shanks and topped balls. I returned to the range a day later, after losing my match and did the same thing. In absolute desperation and frustration I searched online and found this video. What a difference! Today I went out and right away the problem was gone! I went out and played a round; shot 40 on the back 9! (Never mind the front! 😁). Your “right heel/left heel” drill not only eliminated the shank, but I’m hitting crisper shots (all clubs) and transferring more power into my shot, hitting the sweet spot far more often! Thanks again, great lesson!
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Too bad about the match but glad you found me. Now it will never happen again in the future. Shanking isn't fun but it really is simple to fix so you can get your confidence back. You're sounding pretty confident! Keep at it.
@ericindovina9680 3 жыл бұрын
Greatest solution I’ve ever heard. Simple yet reliable. Thank you.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad it helped. Simple to fix and remember into the future.
@keatonohlsen6000 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness I could cry. 😭😭😭 I don’t remember my last round without a single shank until I watched this.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
That's great. Not fun shanking it. Now you know how simple it is to fix. Please remember it. Then you will get your confidence and game back.
@kaisersoze6685 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips, I’d like to add also that as a lifelong shanker, I finally realized that when I hit shanks I’m not rotating my hips. Almost all of my rotation is upper body, which I think is more common with shorter clubs. So for me, the easiest fix was just making sure I rotated at my waist rather than my chest/shoulders.
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them. Thanks. That would be arms which is leaning you forward. So turn to not hit with arms would work.
@alexorr4270 3 жыл бұрын
You’ve changed my game. From now on you are the only person on KZfaq I will take golf advice from.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
That's great. I tell people to only follow one pro. If it's me that's great. If it's someone else that's great too but you start following more than one teacher and you will get nowhere. We all see the swing differently. Thanks for choosing me.
@instructingcom 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Thank you - starting shanking yesterday and couldn’t figure it out. Heading to range today! Appreciate your help!
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Don't get worried about these shots. They are simple to fix as you can see but the other comments below. I have been fixing shankers in minutes for years. Just try to remember it for the future.
@RossTheNinja 3 жыл бұрын
Only ever shanked a wedge. Never knew why until now
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is the cause. Never shank again.
@raymondunsworth1587 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I would hit my wedges good at times and then would suddenly start shanking them and had no idea why. Your videos have helped my game tremendously.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@jackmizerak1444 11 ай бұрын
I have been battling a terrible case of the shanks again this year, in a very, very dark place with regard to this crazy game with no answers. I stumbled on this video and took Paul’s tips to the range tonight. I hit an ENTIRE large bucket square on the face of every iron. I was simply amazed!! I could not believe how simple the fix was. I can’t wait to take what I’ve learned to the course this weekend. Thank you, Paul!! You are the real deal!!
@paulwilsongolf 11 ай бұрын
So glad you found me. Not fun when you get the shanks but as you see they are easy to fix. Stay focused so they don't come back in the future.
@gogsy9592 2 жыл бұрын
I have been troubled with the shanks, off and on, for many years and have tried various methods to rid myself of them. Can’t believe how this tip has changed my whole outlook on the game. So simple yet a real game-changer. Many thanks Paul Wilson.
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found me. Glad to help. Simple to fix. Now you can get your confidence back.
@paulmarsh8974 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul.. About a month ago I played a couple rounds of golf and shanking came into those games.. I immediately watched this video... I took your advice and went to the driving range for 3 days.. I have no shanking problems anymore.. I tell all my golfing friends about you and your videos... Many thanks...
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Very good. I think we have all had them in the past. Glad I could get you out of them. Thank you for telling your friends. I appreciate it.
@brianboyd6008 3 жыл бұрын
This is great - thanks for video. I had been hitting my irons decent then lately starting losing distance, and shanking a few- just not finding sweet spot. Couldn’t figure it out until i ran across this video. This has helped a lot, turns out my strikes where are on heal side causing a decent shot with 10-15 yards distance loss. The shanks obviously off the hosel. Great stuff- thanks again.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found this tip too. The fix is simple. Try to remember it into the future. The shanks can certainly kill your round and you mental focus so let's get rid of them forever.
@jopetgarcia8368 3 жыл бұрын
This video tip helped me hit the ball much straighter. What I got out of this lesson is the feeling you’ll make a good swing and get good contact. The top weight behind the toe line was so effective.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@davecox5711 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, I had been dipping my shoulder on the take away and you fixed my shanking with your video.
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help. Now you can get your confidence back.
@peterwalton2352 Жыл бұрын
Paul I’ve been playing for years but I was always using my arms instead of my body to hit the golf ball but after watching your videos I am now hitting the ball so well now. Thanks.
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Great to hear. So many people using just their arms. I am slowly getting people to switch. One day everyone will stop hitting. Not sure I will be alive when that happens but I am doing what I can.
@donhazen7790 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Can't wait to try that! Never shanked until last year and it was absolutely mystifying! Couldn't stop thinking about it during the whole round...getting up to the green in good shape then losing 2-3 strokes from shanking. Your suggestion make so much sense, Thank You!!!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
So easy to fix. Just follow this tip and you will never do it again.
@michaelmeza7784 27 күн бұрын
He literally described everything I went through mentally and physically with my shanking problem. Huge thanks!
@paulwilsongolf 23 күн бұрын
Glad you found me. Easy to fix. Try to remember it for the future.
@chrishardin2827 2 жыл бұрын
Playing the best golf in my life and then caught the shanks so bad I was ready to quit the game. Thank you Paul! This video made perfect sense and cured me.
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help. No fun when you get the shanks. Now you can get your confidence back.
@tonysavage1433 3 жыл бұрын
can't believe i have wasted so much money on lessons with "pros" wish i had found you years ago .. you make so much sense that i can relate to. shame i am in uk i would be coming on one of your 3 day coaching lessons. Thanks so much for you time in preparing these videos..
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I appreciate it. You can always work with me over my new app called CoachLink. Live video coaching. If I can see you I can help you. Take a look: bodyswing.com/coachlink
@briancrane1227 10 ай бұрын
Paul, thank you! I am haunted by the shanks every couple years, and like so many comments below, it makes we want to hang up the clubs. Happened again over several rounds last week. I found your video, took notes, hit the range, and not a single shank. Confidence it back thanks to you. Wont hit the course going forward without my "Paul Notes". Thanks again!
@paulwilsongolf 10 ай бұрын
Very good. So glad you found me. Scary shot but simple to fix. Don't lose those notes.
@rackbydesign Жыл бұрын
Paul is incredible. When I have an issue with the swing I first, go to him. He's so clear and concise in getting to the route of the problem. I havn't shanked a ball is quite some time but when it happened it's paralysing. Listened to his video, went to the range the next day, followed his advise and, you guessed it, no more shanks. Thanks so much Paul. You are the Man!
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support. Glad you found me. Shanking isn't fun but it's easy to fix. Been fixing shankers in minutes for 32 years.
@patricksheehy3439 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul I recently watched your tutorial how to hit an iron better. I’ve never felt like I’ve hit them so well in my life. Excited to try these tips out!
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Great feeling when you know you have a breakthrough. Stay focused and keep at it.
@jonburton2131 10 ай бұрын
Spot on, best breakdown I've ever heard, trying this entire swing tomorrow. I'll keep you posted.
@paulwilsongolf 10 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it. I have literally fixed hundreds of shankers with this tip. Their comments are below. Just follow along and keep it simple. If so, they will be gone forever.
@thomasesparza9175 3 жыл бұрын
Today & my previous practice session with my 60-degree wedge produced a few shanks which surprised me because I don't regularly have this swing issue. I was able to correct my swing issue, but I didn't know how I was producing this shanking. I knew swing shank resulted from hitting the hosel, but now I have more information from your video explaining the cause & how to correct it! Thanks, Paul, for this informative lesson!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you understand it now and will guard against it in the future.
@zerofactor7871 Жыл бұрын
I know you may never see this, but today I watched this video after dealing with a very bad case of the shanks for the past two weeks. As I didn't have time to go to the range before my tee time today, I simply practiced these tips with my practice swing for about 5 minutes and kept a note in my pocket listing each tip so I could remember them throughout the round. Only had two shots shank across all 18 holes, and both of those times I felt exactly where my weight was incorrectly distributed. I thank you very much for making it simple and easy to learn, it made a huge difference today and will continue to do so in the future. Can't thank you enough.
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
I actually try to answer all questions. So glad you found this tip and fixed your shanks. Keep going through your checklist so they never come back in the future. Great job.
@alexanderhassett 3 жыл бұрын
Dude! Just like that, my shank was fixed. I almost laughed. Thanks Paul! When the day comes and I’m in Vegas I’m coming to thank you in person.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. And some people seem to doubt me. I don't guess. The things I teach are tried and tested for 30 years. We had one gentleman who took 10 lessons to try to fix his shank. I fixed it in 5 mins. Definitely look me up if you make it to town.
@cristianantivero651 9 ай бұрын
I fixed the shank in literally 5 shots on the driving range with this video. Thank you so much!
@paulwilsongolf 9 ай бұрын
Very good. Not fun when you are shanking it but as you can it's easy to fix. Just remember to keep checking it into the future.
@jackhyatt3537 2 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing video. I can't believe my problem was as simple as this, I went to the range and IMMEDIATELY was striking the ball like i normally do. It was night and day, thank you so much for these short and simple videos. You gained a subscriber!
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Super simple to fix if you know what to look for. Try to remember this into the future so they don't come back. Thanks for the sub.
@jerrymolera7012 11 ай бұрын
I appreciate your easy to follow instructions…enjoy your videos. The lessons help tremendously!! Keep up the great work Paul!!
@paulwilsongolf 11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.
@garyscibal552 2 жыл бұрын
Shanking was largely what triggered me to quit golf about 15 years ago. I picked up playing again three years ago and found myself occasionally shanking, often at the end of the round. I looked at many videos, but yours was the one which held the cure! Stand up straighter! (and keeping weight in middle of feet). I'm 6'5" so had been tending to have my body weight over the ball. I've played three rounds now with no shanking and with better contact with my irons. Thank you.
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Very good. Glad you found me . Not fun shanking it but you are taller. Now you know the cause. Please keep this in mind forever so they don't come back.
@joshfromhendo 2 жыл бұрын
I’m telling you what, this is absolutely great advice and was EXTREMELY helpful for me. Thanks so much!
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! You've got this.
@gerardkelly7418 7 ай бұрын
You are a genius. I had two weeks of shanks. Couldn’t figure out why. Went to the range today and did what you said in your video. Flushed them all. Thanks. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@paulwilsongolf 7 ай бұрын
So glad you found me and I could help you get rid of the shanks. Not fun when you get them but as you see they are easy to fix. Try to remember this for the future so they never come back.
@discgolfbilly 13 күн бұрын
Thank you Paul for these tips. Sometimes it is not good to practice with a wedge when you are tired. Your tired swing path could cause a shank also. Belt buckle to the target at impact with weight on the heels always helped me. Negative thinking like expecting a shank is the worst frame of mind.
@paulwilsongolf 13 күн бұрын
Yes getting tired is not good. Might as well go home or work on your short game. Glad you fixed it.
@anthonyat2401 Ай бұрын
Paul is the absolute best. Sensible, concise, no conceit - he understands well, explains well and obviously means well - that players improve their game. Half a dozen other videos from well-known coaches were useless; in addition to the solution (which works), Paul explains the how and why, which are essential to a proper fix. It also improved my ball striking.
@paulwilsongolf Ай бұрын
Thanks for the support. I appreciate it. I have always thought of it from the student's perspective. This is why I say things the way I say it. Glad you like and understand the tips and are seeing results.
@anthonyat2401 Ай бұрын
@@paulwilsongolf Whenever I have been teaching anything, I have always said that empathy is the most important thing - it's no coincidence your reply reflects that sentiment! You seem like a really nice guy too, which always helps. I'd love to meet up for a lesson, or one of the courses one day but distance is the enemy (and I don't mean with the driver). ; )
@paulwilsongolf Ай бұрын
It sure is. I have been there in the 10 years it took me to get my swing back after taking lessons so I know what people are going through. If you have never gone through this how can you relate? I am a nice guy but 34 years of people not listening or trying to prove me wrong has taken it's toll. I want people to get this so bad so when they don't listen it's tough. Knowing this I try to dumb it down more and more so eventually it is so simple people try it. I will keep doing what I do and one day maybe everyone is talking about not hitting with the arms. I do see more and more teachers are stealing my stuff so maybe they are realizing I might just be onto something.
@anthonyat2401 Ай бұрын
@@paulwilsongolf "I want people to get this so bad" is so evident from your videos. Your enthusiasm and conviction are impressive. That frustration mirrors some historical characters, such as Ignaz Semmelweis - who knew that hand-washing in hospitals saved lives - the medical establishment "knew better" (germs were unknown) - which drove him literally, mad. I have noted people "borrowing" from your system and advice. I do have your course, so may drop you a line via the contact messages. No need to reply. Was never able to use the real-time coaching connection but maybe I will get around to seeing you, LV and monument valley sometime next year, Paul. : )
@willhargis9601 Жыл бұрын
I have been shanking and having problems with my wedges for a while. I’m 6’3 and tried this today. The one that really worked for me is back heel to front heel! It instantly improved my contact and connection. This might be a game changer for me! Thank you for this easy gold nugget!
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Very good. Shanking is so easy to fix. Taller person after taller person gets them so there must be a correlation with height. Just keep following the tip and they will never come back.
@samvanderwatt1698 Жыл бұрын
This is a game changer for me, started shanking my wedges and was leaning to much over, just a bit of a reminder to stand tall before each shot and haven't shanked a wedge again, this saved my wedge game and the confidence is back.
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Very good. So simple to fix these shots. Please remember this for the future so they don't come back.
@DJToested 2 жыл бұрын
So, I just tried this tonight. I would say… within 5 minutes, I was hitting balls straight with all clubs pretty consistently! This was MAGIC advice! Thank you for sharing your technique!
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Very good. I keep saying shanking is easy to fix. You are proof. Now you can get your confidence back.
@danielharfoush3412 Жыл бұрын
Started shanking the ball and had no idea why. I watched your video and just kept my weight back and I stopped. It was so simple but I really didn't know what I was doing. Thanks so much.
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Glad you found me and tried it. Super easy to fix. Just remember it for the future. We don't want them ever coming back.
@christianloserkid 20 күн бұрын
Wow, I am speechless. I’m so glad I ran into this video. I was getting so frustrated because I couldn’t figure out what the issue was. The fix was so simple! I’m hitting my wedges pure now!
@paulwilsongolf 18 күн бұрын
Glad you found me. Try to remember it for the future.
@jamieairey9163 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video totally saved me! Stared to shank and I was petrified about my next round until I watched this video and try the fix worked straight away thank you!! 👍
@paulwilsongolf 2 жыл бұрын
Very good. Simple fix so no need to get worried about it. Please try to remember the fix if the shanks come back in the future.
@joemateo6873 3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say this video was a life safer. developed the shanks seemingly out of nowhere and had a "big" round scheduled with some friends I hadn't seen in a while. this fixed me right up. fantastic stuff.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
So glad you found it and it helped you out.
@chrispaul7843 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how something so small can have such a huge effect on golf game. Thanks a lot. I’m hitting much better. I figured out I was on my toes because I was always falling forward after my shots. This video confirmed exactly what I thought and helped give me more ideas
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Very good. Not fun shanking it but it's easy to fix.
@user-uh8lp6nr5e 10 ай бұрын
Never shanked in my life, except on day one of a 2-day golf trip. Day 1 I started shanking on the range. Damn near lost my mine on the course and I have never been so scared to hit my irons by the end of that day (especially the shorter ones). The next morning, I found this video. My friends made fun of me for trying to apply an instant fix. But THIS VIDEO WORKED. Back on the range an hour later and applied the basic steps. It was instant. I was a normal golfer again and had a MUCH better day. Huge fan of this video for anyone
@paulwilsongolf 10 ай бұрын
Yes, slap your friends upside the head for me. Lol. They don't know who I am and the results I get. I people can fix one shanker it's a miracle. If you look below this video at the other commenters I have literally fixed hundreds in minutes. Try to remember this one for the future so they never come back. Great job!
@brybis44 3 жыл бұрын
You are the man. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Exactly what I was doing.
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@retoklauser9799 3 жыл бұрын
A big thank you Paul! You made great difference in my game. The shank ghost is out of my head for good!
@paulwilsongolf 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! No fun shanking it.
@SS-hc3ux Жыл бұрын
Superb video. Started shanking last week and could get rid of it and it was draining me mad. Went to the range this morning after watching this and all is well in the world again! Thanks Paul!
@paulwilsongolf Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Easy to fix. Please remember it for the future so they never come back.
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