Do you hit behind the ball often during a round of golf? The ‘chunk’ shot is so frustrating that it literally causes fits in many players. Bottoming out your swing plane at the wrong position is a constant theme of an unsuccessful golf swing. This challenge is very prevalent in beginner golfers, some mid handicap golfers and sometimes in elite players. It is something that all golfers are wary off when playing and fortunately there are a few fixes after you identify your swing challenge. Lets delve into why we hit behind the ball and potential fixes.

First, lets discuss the three main issues associated with hitting behind the ball. These swing faults will cover almost all of the reasons we hit behind the ball and are universal.

As you can see, weight distribution, swing plane, and ball in your stance are the three main faults. Over my many years of play, I have experienced them all. The third fault of ball position is the one reoccurring error in my game. It happens because I stop paying attention and my golf ball creeps up in my stance. After a couple of poor hits and the odd ‘chunk’ shot I understand that my ball position is off. Unfortunately, I will have gather a few unwanted strokes to my score. Alas, that is the nature of golf.

My best fix of avoiding chuck shots is to ensure I am following my pre-shot routine. This simple and quick process helps me stay focused on what I need to achieve if I want to hit the ball consistently. I have talked about this process in the past and it might be worth looking at again. A pre-shot routine is something that all golfers should develop regardless of your skill level.

Hitting behind the golf ball is very frustrating. Fortunately, there are fixes to avoid this swing error. It does take some time to work on the fixes, but it is definitely worth the effort.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!