hook problem

[fairwaysngreens]

Lately I have been hooking the ball a good bit, mostly on my drives, but a few with the irons. I have always had a slight draw, but not this huge banana. I was curious if anyone could give me an idea on what I am doing wrong?

[JtotheD]

Had same problem for a little bit a few years ago when i was trying to correct a fading problem. Started hooking real bad.

My stance was too closed and grip was too strong trying to overcompensate the slice I had.

First, I would try to neutralize the grip (Try to see 1 to 1.5 knuckles on your right hand....right hander) and change nothing else. Hit a few balls. If no help......

Second, If your still hooking (which will be very difficult this way), try to get more bend at you hips (not waist!) while maintaining your steady balance. Your swing could be too upright.

These are too quick fixes and you should be able to feel a difference with just a couple range balls, good luck.

[sonicblue]

IME, severe hooking/fading can most easily be tied to "disconnectedness." A slice is where the body turn is way ahead, leaving the clubface behind and open. Severe hooks are when the hands get way ahead of the body, and the hands are subsequently already flipped/closed at contact.

When I get out of sync this way, I try to feel my left pectoral (chest) muscle pushing against my upper left arm (I'm right-handed) on the downswing. This helps ensure that my arms and torso come through together. HTH.