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Ball Flight Tip SheetsHookA hook is the opposite of a slice; the ball curves greatly to the left (for a right-handed golfer). The ball often begins right of the target line (as in the illustration) before sweeping back to the left and winding up well left of the target. Note: This text is written from the perspective of a right-hander; lefties should reverse the directional elements.
Diagnosing the HookGolf instructor Roger Gunn (www.golflevels.com) offers these quick tips for diagnosing the cause of a hook:
Grip
Set-up
Ball Position
Backswing
Downswing
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