In this webinar, the second in the “Making You a Better Coach” series, Dr. Alison Curdt takes on the opposite of last month’s topic: the hook. Using real student videos recorded with Onform, she explains what actually sends the ball left and shows the drills and constraint-led practice she uses to straighten it out.
What You’ll Learn
Face vs. path. The face controls most of the start line (about 85% with a driver), while curvature comes from how the face and path relate to each other. Alison also shares the homemade D-plane model she still uses to explain it.
The most common hook profiles. For club golfers, a hook usually traces back to the path or the face, though toe strikes get overlooked more than they should. Alison explains how to spot each one and why a ball can hook even when the face is open to the target.
Assess before you prescribe. Alison spends about 15 minutes interviewing a new student before changing anything, including asking what they’ve been trying lately after seeing a tip on social media.
Constraint-led drills. Alison shows how she uses alignment rods, a foam roller, a pressure board, and even a streamer tied to the club to change a player’s path without a long technical explanation.
Kinematic sequence in plain language. She explains how she taught sequencing to a former quarterback by having him throw a pass, then a sidearm toss, and connect that to his golf swing.
Real student case studies in Onform. Watch her use P1/P4/P7 checkpoints, line tools, and side-by-side comparisons to show students exactly what’s sending the ball left.
About Dr. Alison Curdt
Dr. Alison Curdt is the Director of Instruction at Wood Ranch Golf Club in Los Angeles, a licensed clinical psychotherapist with a doctorate in clinical psychology and an emphasis in sports psychology, and a competitive golfer playing at a plus 4.7 handicap. She partners with Callaway, Nike, and Onform, and serves as president of the Southern California PGA section.