A push is a shot that starts right of the target for right handed golfers and stays on that line without curving back. It usually feels solid off the clubface which makes the miss even more frustrating. Spine Align Golf explains the key reasons pushes happen and the simplest adjustments that bring the ball back toward your intended target line.
A push generally means the clubface is square at impact but the swing path is moving too far from inside to outside. This combination launches the ball straight yet right of the target. Incorrect alignment ball position and weight shift are frequent contributors to this issue.
A push often shows up when weight stays too far on the trail leg during the downswing. This prevents the body from rotating through the shot and directs the swing path to the right. Focus on moving pressure into the lead foot early in the downswing.
An overly inside takeaway makes it easy to deliver the club from inside the target line at impact. Work on keeping the clubhead slightly outside your hands during the first part of the backswing.
Players who stall their body rotation often push shots because the club travels too far outward through the ball. Feel your chest and hips continuing to turn toward the target so the club works back on plane.
When the trail arm straightens too early the swing path gets shoved out to the right. Keeping the trail arm more relaxed through the transition helps produce a more neutral direction.
Many golfers push the ball because their body lines are unknowingly aimed right. When the feet, hips and shoulders are directed to the right the swing naturally follows that line. Set up square to the target so your swing path has a chance to return the ball to the target.
If the ball sits too far back in your stance the club reaches it before it has time to move toward a neutral or slightly left path. Shifting the ball forward encourages a straighter swing path and a more centered strike.
A push is a clean but misdirected shot that often stems from alignment and path issues that are easy to correct. By adjusting your setup and improving how your body moves through the swing you can quickly bring your starting line back toward the target. For further improvement explore our guide on How to Fix a Fade or download the Spine Align App for real time swing path and alignment feedback. You can also visit the Spine Align Golf Academy for step by step lessons and performance help.
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