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A lot of golfers don't know, but in reality you should be going from inside to out then back in. It's a circular path, not a straight one. However, with the use of a straight box, you can help train yourself how to swing from inside to out, then back in. Here is a diagram showing the setup of a drill.  Setting the box just a couple of inches away from the ball and giving yourself just enough room to hit the ball is crucial for this drill. The object is to strike the ball solid without hitting the box. When you can do that consistently, you will have an inside back to inside path and fix your outside-in path.
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This is a great drill. I recommend something like a shoebox to start, something at least a foot long. Some people use a 2x4, which can cause some damage to your clubs.
You might notice right off the bat that you change your takeaway. I remember the very 1st time I did this drill my takeaway/backswing actually stopped. It took me a couple backswings to get get it. I tend to get inside, and this stopped me from coming inside.
You will fix the over-the-top issue pretty quick, but not hitting the box AFTER impact can be a challenge.
Good stuff Ringer.
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This drill is great for people who have shanking issues as well!
Shanking normally happens when the club gets off plane to the outside of the proper path on the downswing (slicers and over the toppers) or to the inside of the proper path on the downswing (pushers and hookers)
If you have a shanking issue or any of the other issues try it!
Good post Ringer!
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ausgolftrainer wrote:This drill is great for people who have shanking issues as well!
Shanking normally happens when the club gets off plane to the outside of the proper path on the downswing (slicers and over the toppers) or to the inside of the proper path on the downswing (pushers and hookers)
If you have a shanking issue or any of the other issues try it!
Good post Ringer! I shanked a few at the range a few days back. I think I was too far outside. Thanks.
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Indeed this is the same drill that I use to fix the shanks. Both issues are "path" issues.
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