Golf: How To Avoid Hooking The Ball
How to avoid hooking the ball: Our excellent golf expert Rickard Strongert explains to VideoJug users how to adjust your set-up, grip and swing and do away with that nasty hook. Avoid hooking the ball in golf with VideoJug's help.
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Step 1:
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Check your grip
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Make sure your right hand grips the club correctly.
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You should put it on the club from exactly the same position as when your arm hangs free from your shoulder.
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Make sure your wrist is straight, so your hand does not bend beneath the club, and put your left thumb straight into the groove of your right hand.
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If you grip correctly, your right thumb will point straight at your right shoulder.
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See our video 'the grip' to find out how to make a perfect grip.
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Step 2:
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Balance Correctly
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Make sure you set up with your weight on the balls of your feet.
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Keep your weight on the balls of your feet during the back swing, and your upper body at a constant angle throughout the swing.
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This allows you to swing the club freely in front of your body, so it is easy to follow through.
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If your balance and upper body position are good, you will finish your follow through with your right shoulder below your left.
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Step 3:
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Swing through
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The action in the swing is just like any other in which you want to direct power forwards, throwing a ball, playing tennis or throwing a javelin.
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On your down swing, you should start turning from your legs, and let the rotation travel up your body.
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The earlier the lower body rotates through the ball, the later the club gets to the ball.
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This reduces the chance of the clubface closing before impact and curving the ball to the left.
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So a good grip, set-up, and swing help you to avoid unwanted hooks, letting you hit the ball true for a straighter shot.