💪Maintain proper setup with aligned sternum over the golf ball for better contact.
🔄Check forearm alignment to ensure the trail arm is not higher than the lead arm, preventing slicing.
🏋️♂️Shift the spine slightly to prevent leaning back and improve body rotation.
📈Focus on a proper swinging motion by cocking the wrists up and working the club up in a spiral motion.
🧽Maintain stable club face by imagining wringing out a towel, promoting square impact and consistent ball striking.
How can I improve my ball striking with irons?
—Focus on maintaining a proper setup, aligning forearms, shifting the spine, using a proper swinging motion, and keeping the club face stable.
Why am I struggling with my iron shots?
—You may be struggling due to incorrect setup, forearm alignment, spine position, swing motion, or club face stability. Focus on these areas to improve.
Can these tips also help with distance and direction?
—Yes, by following these tips, you can improve not only your ball striking but also the distance and direction of your iron shots.
How long will it take to see improvements?
—With practice and consistency, you can start to see improvements in your ball striking relatively quickly. However, it may vary for each individual.
Do these tips apply to all golfers?
—Yes, these tips are applicable to golfers of all skill levels. They provide fundamental techniques that can enhance anyone's ball striking with irons.
00:00Many students struggled with iron shots this week.
00:45Ensure proper setup with aligned sternum over the golf ball.
02:21Check forearm alignment to prevent slicing.
03:12Shift the spine slightly to improve body rotation.
04:51Use a proper swinging motion by cocking the wrists up and working the club up in a spiral motion.
06:28Maintain stable club face by imagining wringing out a towel.
09:40Demonstration of the proper swinging motion to achieve straight shots.
