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Once you've learned the basic technique of the golf swing, you can begin learning to work the ball left to right, or a golf fade.
Hitting a golf fade is a very useful shot to have in your game for more reasons than just getting at tucked pins. It is also useful for even the beginning one planer to understand what causes a fade and how to control it because so many golfers struggle with hooking the ball in the one plane swing when they first start out.
Learning how to hit a golf fade gives you something to fall back on when you are releasing the club too much with the arms and hands and can quickly give you the proper sensation you are looking for through impact position.
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In fact, many golfers I teach who struggle with hooking the ball, when I ask them to hit a fade, they almost invariably end up hitting the ball dead straight. Using an AI swing analyzer to review your clubface angle through impact can instantly reveal whether you're releasing the toe too soon or holding it open correctly.
So even if you are just starting out, don't hesitate to watch this video to get an idea of how to fade the ball and shape your shots more consistently.
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