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  1. 04-21-2008 01:35 PM #1
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    I have a problem.... shank shank shank

    i went to the range yesterday, not happy. I'be been working on hitting down on the ball all summer. I took a divot with every iron and wedge in the bag, what an awesome feeling!!! But the problem, for most of the shots the club was wide open at impact and I can't figure out why... i' hoping that its because my left wrist is bent backwards at the top of my swing.. something that I've recently started working on but it might be something else... any suggestions?
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  2. 04-21-2008 01:55 PM #2
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    Get videod
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  3. 04-21-2008 03:22 PM #3
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    Without seeing you swing, check the following.

    1. Taking away the club too far on the inside.
    2. Sliding your hips too much during your downswing.
    Not fat anymore. Need to get better at golf now!
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  4. 04-21-2008 03:36 PM #4
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    Hey Silly, I've got a video camera - when you're home we'll go out and video each other.........
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  5. 04-21-2008 03:53 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hacker View Post
    Hey Silly, I've got a video camera - when you're home we'll go out and video each other.........
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  6. 04-21-2008 03:54 PM #6
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    Keep asking questions and advice on shanks and I guarantee your shank will improve until you are the 'Shank King'
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  7. 04-21-2008 04:44 PM #7
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    Stop coming over the top. Shanks solved.
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  8. 04-21-2008 05:07 PM #8
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    Very easy to solve this problem. See a CPGA Pro and take some lessons. Problem solved!
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  9. 04-21-2008 05:32 PM #9
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    Honestly, I have suffered the shanks on and off for years. I worked with Warren Grant this winter on my over the top tendency that I sometimes fall into and I truly believe it is the answer to my own case of the shanks.

    Please don't ask me to describe how to do it. I have my own keys to work on and yours may be different. See a CPGA pro and ask what you can do about this condition and follow his direction. Good luck.
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  10. 04-21-2008 06:03 PM #10
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    hacker... I hope your offer was golf related... LOL

    Dan, I have a feelings its one of two things


    1. Taking away the club too far on the inside.
    2. still to open at the top of my swing and can't close it in time

    anyone have any drills to get more square at impact? The drills I used for hitting down on the ball worked amazing this winter. First ball i hit at the range was probably the best 6iron I have ever hit
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  11. 04-21-2008 08:11 PM #11
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    EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
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  12. 04-21-2008 08:51 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by rezadue View Post
    EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

    You in too Rez??
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  13. 04-21-2008 08:53 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hacker View Post
    You in too Rez??
    I can see that we will probably be bailing the three of them out of the slammer.... Hey Mike, have they got you on retainer yet?
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  14. 04-21-2008 08:58 PM #14
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    Easy big fella! I want no part of this. As a matter of fact I think I will go take a shower....

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    You in too Rez??
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  15. 04-22-2008 08:06 AM #15
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    I would take the Golden Bear's advice and start with checking my grip.
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  16. 04-22-2008 06:35 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by rezadue View Post
    Easy big fella! I want no part of this. As a matter of fact I think I will go take a shower....

    not enough soap/scrubbing to get THAT out of your mind!
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  17. 04-23-2008 06:57 AM #17
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    If your hitting down on it that means that you could be moving your body too much. Watch your weight transfer and even though your hitting down on the ball, stay behind it!! Hope this helps.
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  18. 04-23-2008 11:18 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bouche View Post
    If your hitting down on it that means that you could be moving your body too much. Watch your weight transfer and even though your hitting down on the ball, stay behind it!! Hope this helps.
    what exactly do you mean?? stay behind the ball?? with my body?? i don't understand
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  19. 04-23-2008 02:59 PM #19
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    He means don't let your upper body and head get ahead of the ball before impact. Stay behind the ball.
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  20. 04-23-2008 03:06 PM #20
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    oh cool, just got back from hitting balls. Shanks gone!!! that is exactly what it was. I also put on that glove you gave me geoff... doing both those things and I'm ready for the tour! thanks boys and girls (hacker)
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  21. 04-23-2008 03:10 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by sillywilly View Post
    just got back from hitting balls. Shanks gone!!!
    No worries. They'll be back. Hopefully they'll drop in for a visit during an important match.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan Kilbank View Post
    No worries. They'll be back. Hopefully they'll drop in for a visit during an important match.
    how was your first round of the year???
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    Just fine, as were the others.
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  24. 05-03-2008 04:25 AM #24
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    Your clubface can also open up if your right wrist (if you're right handed) is bent backwards at impact. An easy way to see this is practice some chip shots and check the angles of your wrist and look at the position of the clubface at impact. I suggest practicing these chips in slow motion just to see what's happening
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