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Most folks who do not hit the ball for great distance turn to increase there long game by drawing, or imparting a small hook, on our long shots. To the novice or perhaps intermediate player this might initially seem difficult, but with a little knowledge of what we are attempting to attain and a little practice, anyone can be hitting this shot routinely. There are two primary advantages to draw a golf ball: • Distance. Striking a ball with a hook spin will result in the golf ball to roll an increased distance than will a fade spin. • Accuracy. If we are able to consistently strike the ball by using a controlled draw, we are able to aim to the right of our target and permit the ball to shape in the direction of our target area. To understand how to draw the golf ball, we've got to first consider the grip. The key techniques, then, for the hook golf grip are highlighted below: 1. Position the grip of the club along the base of the fingers. This enables you to generate increased power through greater wrist hinge, simultaneously gaining better control, or feel, for the club. 2. Don't grip the golf club too hard. As the great Sam Snead once said, “If a lot of people gripped a knife and fork the way they do a golf club, they’d starve to death”. 3. When grasping the club using a normal grip, the “V” between the thumb and forefinger points at the right shoulder for right-handed golfers, as well as the left shoulder for left-handed golfers. 4. To draw the golf ball, employ a strong grip, which can be achieved simply by moving your hands on the club so the “V” is to the right of the right shoulder (and naturally to the left of your left shoulder for lefties). This will automatically close the face of the club as it approaches the ball, providing a counter-clockwise, or hook spin. These techniques to draw the golf ball are merely general, as every golfer will have to test how strong his grip ought to be for the wanted effect. For instance, individuals with normally strong hands might find a stronger grip unnecessary to get the club into proper position. The remaining component that must accompany the hook grip to properly draw the golf ball is correct swing path. When the club on impact doesn't go through the ball, that is, when it cuts across the ball on an outside to inside route, the closed clubface will result in a “pull” shot. This for the right-handed golfer will result in the ball going far to the left. The path of the club head ought to be on a somewhat inside to outside plain. The desired consequence is going to be accomplished when the grip and the swing path of the club work together. My name is Sean O’Kelly, for more tips and information on how to improve your long game, click HERE, and for an interesting perspective on how to play golf for free, click HERE for a 50 page guide.
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