What is a Shank? A shank happens when you hit the ball with the hosel (the intersection of the clubhead and the shaft) of the club. It doesn’t matter if the face of your club is open, closed or square, a ball struck on the hosel of the club will usually go almost directly to the right (left if you’re left handed) often with no height and no distance.

Lesson 1: No More Shanking

Erika’s explanation is one of the clearest I’ve seen. She shows exactly why shanks happen and gives you a simple adjustment to stop hitting the hosel. If you want to understand the root cause, start here.

Your Instructor – Erika Larkin
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Lesson 2: A Quick Fix for Your Shank

Trillium’s practice drill is quick, easy, and surprisingly effective. If you’re in a slump or just need a fast reset, this lesson helps you get your swing back on track without overthinking.

Your Instructor – Trillium Rose
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Lesson 3: Stop Shanking with Your Wedges

Cathy focuses on wedge shots where shanks can feel especially frustrating. Her drill is great for practice sessions and helps you stay connected through the swing. If your approach game’s been shaky, this one’s for you.

Your Instructor – Cathy Kim
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Don’t forget I’m the site editor, not a teaching pro. For personalized help, seek direct advice from one of our qualified LPGA or PGA instructors using the contact/bio link under each video. But I’m confident that trying even one of these drills this week could help you stop shanking and start striking it cleanly.

Good luck and here’s to confident contact!