Summary: How to Strike Your Irons Better
Hitting crisp iron shots requires proper setup, weight transfer, and a consistent downward strike. This video covers the key fundamentals and training drills to help you strike the ball first and the ground after for pure, compressed iron shots.
1️⃣ Proper Setup for Iron Striking
- Stance: Shoulder-width apart.
- Ball Position: Slightly forward of center.
- Weight Distribution: 55% on the left foot at address.
- Key Mistake to Avoid:
❌ Too much weight on the right foot → Leads to fat shots (hitting behind the ball). - Stay Centered:
✅ During the backswing, keep the sternum over the ball.
✅ Avoid excessive sway to the right.
2️⃣ Key Move: Rotate & Shift Weight Left in the Downswing
- Why it’s important:
✅ Helps you strike the ball first, then ground for maximum compression.
✅ Leads to solid contact & better ball flight. - How to do it:
✅ Start the downswing by shifting weight left.
✅ Rotate around the front leg through impact.
✅ Keep arms extended through the ball for a full finish.
3️⃣ Training Drills for Better Contact
- Half-Swing Impact Drill:
✅ Make small swings focusing on weight shift & forward shaft lean.
✅ Feel the rotation into the lead leg.
✅ Focus on hitting the ball first, not lifting it. - Finish Position Check:
✅ 95% of weight should be on the left foot at the finish.
✅ You should be able to lift your right foot off the ground.
✅ If you finish with weight on the right foot, you’re likely hitting fat shots.
4️⃣ Key Takeaways for Better Ball Striking
✔ Proper Setup: Ball slightly forward, weight slightly left.
✔ Stay Centered: Keep the sternum over the ball in the backswing.
✔ Move Left & Rotate: Transfer weight forward and rotate around the front leg.
✔ Let the Club Do the Work: Trust the loft to get the ball airborne—don’t lift it!
🔹 Practice these drills at the range, and you’ll hit your irons pure & consistent! ⛳🔥
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