u/LegitimateHotel9091

I am struggling with a shank at the moment. Currently a 7.9 HI. I played a round a week ago and hit 12 SHANKS! 12… I was striking the ball very well before this and had a lot of confidence in my game.

Now I have very little confidence in my swing and feel very unfree when swinging. Before I would just step up, take one practice swing and swing.

I have readdressed my distance from the ball which has helped a small bit. I played yesterday and hit only two shanks.

Another problem I am having is on my downswing and saying to myself in my head ‘shank’ directly before hitting the ball. Of course, a shank is what follows.

I need help. Or maybe a psychologist. Please.