Hooking the Ball? Here’s What You’re Actually Doing Wrong
Athletic Motion Golf's Mike Granato and Shaun Webb break down the root cause of the snap hook, often triggered by overcorrecting a slice with 'swing to right field' advice. They introduce the 'inside-to-inside' concept and the Shoebox Drill to prevent the club from dropping too far under the plane. The video also highlights the Driver Off the Deck test as a benchmark for a professional-grade delivery plane.
The 'swing to right field' tip often causes the club to drop too far underneath the plane, leading to blocks or snap hooks.
A proper downswing should be 'inside-to-inside,' meaning the club approaches from the inside but exits back to the inside without crashing into an imaginary wall.
The Shoebox Drill (inspired by Tom Kite) provides the physical feedback needed to stop a 'late under' delivery.
Successful driver or 3-wood shots off the deck are the ultimate validation that your swing is not too shallow.
Improving the hook requires 'betraying your feels' by exaggerating a steeper delivery to find the middle ground.
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