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Want to hit draws *and* fades? It starts with changing your setup

Story byHitting different shot shapes starts with changing your setup. GOLF MagazineZephyr MeltonFri, February 20, 2026 at 2:21 AM UTC·3 min readBeing able to shape the ball both directions is a huge asset. It allows you to access pin locations that were previously unaccessible, and lets you shape the ball off the tee to avoid hazards. You can also get yourself out of trouble with ease, shaping the ball around trees and back into the fairway. The trouble for most recreational golfers is that they can only work the ball one way.

Want to hit draws *and* fades? It starts with changing your setup

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Key Highlights

  • They have a go-to shot shape and not much else. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow, there’s nothing wrong with having a shot shape you’re comfortable with and sticking to it.
  • But if you really want to start becoming a shot-maker, you’ll need to know how to shape the ball both ways. Luckily, doing so is a lot easier than you likely thought.
  • GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Malizia explained how in a past shoot with GOLF Magazine, which you can read about below. How to hit draws and fadesThe good news about shaping the ball is that it can be easily achieved through slight adjustments in your setup.
  • And once you learn how to make those adjustments, you’ll be able to hit both draws and fades. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere’s how it works. DrawsThe first thing you want to do to hit a draw is move the ball position slightly back in your stance.
  • Next, you want to slightly tilt your hips and shoulders away from the target.“The key is, when I get back to impact, I wanna make sure that my shoulders feel closed and I want to feel this right side ‘shrinking,'” Malizia says.
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