Shank Golf Shot Drills: Weight on Heels in Follow-Through

Many times, a golfer will tilt or even fall forward after hitting a shank. That’s a telltale sign of his core problem.

By leaning onto the toes during the downswing, the clubhead’s path moves out from its address position and clanks the hosel into the ball — yet another reminder of the importance of balance.

Here’s a drill in which you do the opposite by leaning back rather than forward:

Assume your normal address position, with your weight distributed evenly between the heels and balls of your feet.

Take your backswing.

Coming down, rotate onto your left foot so that more weight shifts to the heel, bringing the left toe a little off the ground as you follow through.

While this isn’t a technically correct finish position – your weight should be in the center of the left foot, not the heel – it will eliminate your bad habit through overcompensation. Repeat the drill until you’ve hit a few shots off the toe, then try a shot with proper balance. Do this until you’ve stopped tipping forward and you’ll stop shanking, too.