The hook is definitely an issue that can plague a lot of golfers. The typical hook is when the ball either starts at the target then turns left or starts right and then turns. The typical trajectory of a hook will also be low as the clubface is turning over quite severely through impact causing the loft to decrease. The person's typical finish position after executing a hook is one where the body tends to aim right. This is because the body will not want to rotate through impact for fear of hitting the ball even further left.
The first aspect to look at when resolving this issue is alignment. Ensure that you body is aimed parallel left of the target with the clubface aiming straight. The next step is making sure that the grip is neutral by having the lines created by the thumb and index fingers of both hands pointed at the right shoulder. The typical grip with someone who does hook the ball is where the hands are positioned too far right on the club. This invariably causes a closed clubface on the backswing which leads to a closed clubface at impact.
When the clubface is closed on the backswing, the path will start to adjust as a result. The path of the swing will tend to move toward an in-out path on the downswing. This simply means that the direction of the swing will be toward the right on the follow through. Now once the alignment and grip are adjusted, the first step will be to ensure the clubface is rotating more on the backswing. A good check point is the 'toe' of the club should be pointing to the sky when the club reaches parallel to the ground.
The next step then will be changing the follow through. You have to start practicing hitting a 'cut'. This simply means that when you aim at the target, you want to feel as though you will hit a ball that starts slightly left of the target and then drifting back to the right. This is the complete opposite to what you have been doing when hitting the hook. The correct feeling when hitting the 'cut' is feeling as though you're rotating your body to to the left along with your arms. The more you do this, the clubface will start to naturally stay more square through impact, causing to hit the ball straighter.
If you'd like any further help in stopping the 'hook' just contact myself at David Waters Golf.
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