What is a shank in golf terms?

Answer 1

A shank is a shot in Golf, which you do not want to hit. It is a shot in which the ball is struck in between the hossel and the heel of the golf club, it causes the ball to go to the right (if a right handed golfer), but it goes at about a 45 degree angle and goes a relatively short distance.

Answer 2

A "shank" in volleyball is a bad dig or pass where the ball cannot be played by a team mate, thus losing a point for their team.