Whenever I Struggle To Hit Driver Straight, I Remember To Do This
Driving · 8/1/2026 · 121K views · 3.9K likes
Are you struggling to hit your driver straight — even though every so often you produce one perfect shot down the middle? In this golf lesson video, Danny Maude shows you the simple relationship that controls whether your golf ball flies straight, slices right or hooks left…and how you can begin changing it before you even start your swing. Most golfers try to hit driver straight by changing lots of moving parts. But the curve of the golf ball is largely created by the relationship between your clubface and swing path. Once you understand that relationship, your ball flight becomes far less mysterious. In this video, you’ll discover: ✅ Why your driver slices even when the clubface appears to be pointing straight ✅ The simple “football kick” image that makes face-to-path easier to understand ✅ How to build a better clubface and swing-path relationship into your setup ✅ A small forearm and elbow adjustment that can help turn a slice into a draw ✅ What to change if you struggle with a hook ✅ Why a good setup can still disappear during the backswing ✅ How to identify the exact moment your clubface begins to open ✅ A simple way to practise the feeling without becoming overly technical This lesson worked incredibly well for several of my students this week because it gave them something they could understand, feel and take directly onto the golf course. The goal isn’t to manufacture a perfect golf swing. It’s to develop a clearer awareness of where the clubface is pointing in relation to the direction the club is travelling. Once those two begin working together, hitting your driver straighter becomes much easier. Try the Swing Coach app Upload your golf swing and, within just a couple of minutes, discover what may be going wrong — and, more importantly, what you can do to fix it: 👉 https://www.dannymaude.com/Swing-coach-app Visit my website For more golf lessons, practice plans and coaching: 👉 https://www.dannymaude.com HackMotion In the second half of the lesson, I use HackMotion to show how golfers can lose control of the clubface during the backswing without even realising it. HackMotion provides instant feedback to help you identify where the wrist and clubface relationship changes, allowing you to develop a feel you can eventually take onto the golf course. 👉 https://hackmotion.com/affiliates/dannymaude/?aff=192&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=dm&utm_content=pp&utm_term=01_08_2026 I may receive a small commission if you purchase through my link, at no additional cost to you. This helps support the channel. You’ll also find the current HackMotion discount details in the pinned comment below the video. PRACTICE PLAN for the video: https://www.dannymaude.com/if-you-struggle-to-hit-driver-straight-do-this Chapters 00:00 Why your driver keeps curving 00:40 The relationship that controls ball flight 01:27 The football image that makes this simple 02:29 Build the correction into your setup 03:06 The adjustment that can help stop a slice 04:18 What to do if you hook the golf ball 05:38 How to begin finding a straighter shot 06:25 Why the setup change sometimes disappears 07:07 Identifying where the clubface opens 07:58 Using HackMotion to develop the correct feel 09:15 Testing the change with real shots 10:03 How to maintain face-to-path throughout the swing 10:53 How this same principle applies to your irons If this lesson helps you hit your driver straighter, please give the video a thumbs up and share it with a golfing friend who struggles with a slice or hook. Subscribe for a new golf lesson every week. #golftips #golfdriver #golfswing