How to Draw and Fade the Golf Ball Without Changing Your Swing
In this instruction video from Meandmygolf, student Shawn learns how to draw and fade the golf ball consistently without making major swing changes. The coach breaks down the fundamental ball flight science—explaining that face angle dictates start line while path dictates curve—and demonstrates setup alignment and release control methods for shaping shots on command.
The clubface direction at impact heavily influences the initial start line, while the delta between face angle and swing path determines the amount of curve.
For a setup-based draw, aim your body alignment right of the target to shift path in-to-out, close the face slightly relative to your stance line (yet open to target), and swing along your stance.
For a setup-based fade, align your stance left of target for an out-to-in path, set the face open relative to stance line, and swing along your body alignment.
Alternatively, control curve through impact release: allow the trail arm to cross over the lead arm for a draw, or hold off the release with a flatter finish for a fade.
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