065: The Top Causes of a Shank

About this episode

This episode demystifies the causes of shanks in golf and discusses how to identify the root cause of the issue.

Few shots in golf are as feared as the shank, but the causes are often more predictable than golfers realize. In this episode, we seek to demystify the shank by talking about the most common reasons players hit the hosel. Is it pelvis thrust, extreme club paths, poor sequencing, an open clubfaces, or setup issues? Which is your primary cause? Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explain how different swing flaws can all lead to the same ugly result, why many golfers diagnose the problem incorrectly, and how attempted fixes can sometimes make things worse. Whether your shanks appear suddenly or have become a recurring issue, this episode focuses on identifying the root cause rather than treating the symptom. Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins Sponsor: Carl’s Place (https://carlofet.com) – Listen to the Episode for a coupon code!

People in this episode

Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins

Topics covered

• golf
• shank
• swing flaws
• diagnosing issues
• golf techniques

Keywords

• shank
• golf swing
• hosel
• swing flaws
• golf techniques
• diagnosis
• pelvis thrust

Sponsors

Carl’s Place

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