Push
Shot Types
Explained Simply
A shot that goes straight to the right without curving (for right-handers). Caused by an in-to-out swing path with a square face.
Example
“You swing and the ball flies dead right, parallel to your intended line — that's a push.”
Why it matters
Understanding the difference between a push (path issue) and a fade/slice (face issue) helps with diagnosis.
Common beginner mistake
Thinking a push means the same thing as a slice when they have different causes.
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Shot Types
Related
- PullA shot that goes straight to the left without curving (for right-handers). Caused by an out-to-in swing path with a square face.
- SliceA shot that curves severely to the right (for right-handed golfers) due to a steep out-to-in swing path combined with an open clubface.
- HookA shot that curves severely to the left (for right-handers) due to an in-to-out swing path with a closed clubface.