Performance Golf coach JT Thomas helps the DOD King resolve a recurring shank by adjusting his hand height at the top of the backswing. By lowering the arms, the golfer eliminates the need for the 'hump' move—a form of early extension—leading to more consistent contact and a better draw path.
High hands at the top of the backswing often force an over-the-top move and poor contact.
The 'hump' or early extension is often a physical compensation used to drop the club back to the ball from a high position.
Lowering the arm height in the backswing simplifies the downswing and improves the club path.
Fixing the root cause in the backswing can immediately eliminate shanks caused by poor swing geometry.
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