MY GOLF BLUEPRINT

Pull: checks and practice

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

A pull starts toward the lead side with little curve. Its direction alone does not identify which body movement caused it.

Possible causes

Face and path pointing toward the lead side
Aim that was already left or right
A timing or ball-position change

Simple checks

Check face aim independently of foot alignment.
Observe initial flight rather than final roll.
Use short swings to see whether the pattern remains at lower speed.

A practice drill

Reset the setup completely before each of ten shots. Record the start direction. A repeatable setup helps distinguish aim from delivery.

Avoid this trap

Do not call every ball finishing left a pull. A hook may start right and finish left, which is a different ball-flight pattern.

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

Swing path: read it with the face

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