PGA instructor Andy Proudman analyzes student Tom's swing to eliminate a frustrating two-way miss. The lesson focuses on neutralizing a strong grip to open the clubface and using the 'Shadow Drill' to replace lateral backswing sway with stable rotation and compression.
A clubface that is too 'strong' (pointing to the sky at the top) is the primary cause of sudden hooks and pulls.
Fix a two-way miss by first eliminating the left side of the course with a neutral grip (covering the trail thumb).
Lateral sway in the backswing moves the low point behind the ball; load into the inner trail leg to improve compression.
Once the grip is neutralized, you must actively 'release' or rotate the hands earlier through impact to prevent blocking shots right.
Predictable misses (missing only one way) are the key to scoring and confidence on the course.