Prevent Shanks by Swinging Closer to Your Body

Shank Prevention

This drill uses the pathpal to guide your swing path closer to your body, preventing shanks and heel strikes by forcing a more inside-out motion.

Alignment Sticks Required: 1

PathPal Configuration: Together

Full Swing
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What It Helps With

Reduce Heel Misses
Improves contact
Preventing Shanks

How to Set Up the PathPal

  1. Place an alignment stick in the 50° angle
  2. Place a headcover on the alignment stick for protection. (optional)
  3. Position the pathpal in front if you, outside the ball , such that the alignment stick is pointing towards you

Step-by-Step Drill Instructions

  1. Start with short shots, working up to a bigger swing.
  2. Focus on swinging the club closer to your body to avoid hitting the alignment stick.
  3. Gradually increase your swing length while maintaining the proper path to prevent shanking.

What Golfers Are Saying

"This is my favorite tool of 2025"
Shawn Koch Shawn Koch Director of Instruction, Athalnta Athletic Club
"[the pathpal has] really improved my teaching and it's really helped my students a lot"
Jason Kuiper Jason Kuiper Director of Instruction, Bobby Jones Golf Course
"Countless how many applications you can use for it"
Jake Reeves Jake Reeves Director of Instruction, Fox Den Country club

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