How to Hit a Draw

One of the significant weapons in a golfer's arsenal is a draw shot. A golfer needs to know how to hit this bang on, if he or she wants to do well on the golf course. Basically a draw shot, also called a hook, begins from the right, and then slowly curves back from the left. Sometimes it also happens that the shot starts on the right and keeps ongoing towards the right. Now this shot is inevitable in case of obstacles and when a golfer cannot take a direct - straight shot at the target. Experts opine that even the dreaded slice can be corrected with this draw shot. So can we take a shot at hitting a draw? Here we go!

Techniques to Hit a Draw in Golf

I am sure those into golf reading this needn't be told what all is required when you are looking at how do you hit a draw. Nevertheless, you will obviously need golf clubs and other equipment. Now let us get on to the actual procedure.

Technique #1
Getting the stance right and in place is fundamental to any golf shot. There are different stances for different golf shots and golf swings. For a draw a golfer will have to get into a 'close stance'. This stance, simply put is a stance where the golfer points slightly to the right of the target. The rear foot has to be moved back a couple of inches for the line along the top of the toes to point to the right of the target. But the shoulders have to be pointed along the line of the target, with the swing as well.

Technique #2
Now, this stance will lead to an inside a golf swing plane. It can very well result in a swing plane where the club will go back in the normal pathway. This is followed by the club continuing outside the same swing path after it hits the ball. This is exactly what leads to the right left swing on the ball.

Technique #3
To hit a draw with your driver, a player will have to strengthen the grip on the club and ensure that the ball moves to the left. To ensure that the ball turns to the left, the golfer will turn his hands a little bit to the right while maintaining the same proper golf grip. The club face will be closing on impact with this grip, which will eventually lead to getting the side spin. The end point will be curving of the ball to the left.

Technique #4
The next technique of hitting a draw is releasing the final 12 inches. The closer the club comes to the ball, try and speed up the final 12 inches before the ball and the club come in contact. Here right hand arm will turn over left, as a consequence of releasing the hands into and through the ball. Speed up just the last 12 inches, no need to speed up the whole swing. All this will lead to the execution of side spin in the appropriate direction.

Technique #5
When a golfer is looking at hitting a draw, or any golf shot for that matter, he makes sure that the weight is duly transferred. It is extremely important for a golf shot to come about as good. The weight transfer in this shot has to be from the rear leg to the front. If this does not happen the golf club face will open on account of the swing plane drifting outside.

Well, this was all about hitting a draw! I hope that was not too tough! As a parting shot, here are some points to ponder over that you would perhaps not mind!

• Let your swing be as it is. Work on the grip and alignment instead.
• Try this shot with all the clubs and see what happens.
• Ensure that your body is aimed to the right of the target and golf club position is central to the position of the target.
• Take help of a professional to know how to hit a draw and fade and how to hit a high draw.

Done! Last, but not the least, practice and if you feel you are getting complacent about hitting a draw and are overdoing it, work on the adjustments - grip, stance and so on to get this draw in your golf repertoire. You will hit it fine and with control! All the best!