MY GOLF BLUEPRINT

Push: checks and practice

A golfer swinging a driver from the tee. — Photo: Markus Spiske / Pexels

A push starts toward the trail side and curves little. For a right-handed player that is right of target; for a left-handed player it is left.

Possible causes

Face and path pointing toward the trail side
Misalignment
A delivery change associated with ball position

Simple checks

Check the intended target line from behind.
Set the face before arranging the feet.
Record several centered strikes before drawing a conclusion.

A practice drill

Use a safe alignment reference and ten half-swings. Count starts inside a broad corridor. Remove the reference and repeat the same setup routine.

Avoid this trap

Do not confuse a push with a push-slice, which adds significant curve. The correction depends on both start and curvature.

The checks narrow the possibilities; they do not confirm a diagnosis. Keep a record of several shots and ask a qualified coach to connect the pattern to your swing.

Related lesson

Golf alignment: face first, feet second

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