How to Hit a Hook Shot in Golf

Occasionally a golfer has a need to hit a hook shot. The hook shot may be necessary to get around obstacles such as overhanging limbs, trees, etc. There are many ways to accomplish this shot. The point at which a fade becomes a hook can be discussed to infinity without a clear answer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Set-up with your normal grip posture an alignment. Power up your grip by moving both hands to the right This will result in a more closed club face at impact.

2. You will also need to close your stance. This is accomplished by moving your right foot back. Now make sure the ball is played back in your stance a little more than you normally would. Now swing along your foot line which should be a very inside approach to the ball.

3. All of these combined steps should greatly increase the inside approach of the down swing and you should hit a nice hook.

Tips & Warnings

• You will need to spend considerable time practicing this shot. The degree of ball movement to the left can only be determined through practice.