How to Consistently Strike Fairway Woods and Hybrids

TLDRLearn how to improve your strike with fairway woods and hybrids by making small adjustments to your setup. Position the ball correctly, create a downward angle of attack, level your shoulders, and shift your pressure onto your lead side. Practice drawing a 45-degree circle with your swing and trust the loft of the club. Start with a small swing and gradually increase the size. This simple technique will greatly enhance your consistency and ball striking.

Key insights

🔑Position the ball correctly for fairway woods and hybrids to ensure a downward angle of attack.

🔑Level your shoulders and shift your pressure onto your lead side to improve your angle of attack.

🔑Practice drawing a 45-degree circle with your swing to create a consistent swing path.

🔑Trust the loft of the club to get the ball airborne and focus on striking down on the ball.

🔑Start with a small swing and gradually increase the size to enhance your consistency and ball striking.

Q&A

How should I position the ball for fairway woods and hybrids?

—Position the ball slightly back in your stance, ensuring it is on the side of your low point.

How can I improve my angle of attack with fairway woods and hybrids?

—Level your shoulders and shift your pressure onto your lead side to strike down on the ball.

Should I trust the loft of the club to get the ball airborne?

—Yes, trust the loft of the club and focus on striking down on the ball to get it airborne.

Should I start with a full swing when practicing this technique?

—No, start with a small swing and gradually increase the size to improve your consistency and ball striking.

Will this technique work for other clubs as well?

—While this technique is primarily focused on fairway woods and hybrids, it can also improve your consistency with other clubs.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: Learn how to consistently strike fairway woods and hybrids by making small adjustments to your setup.

02:36Positioning the ball correctly: Place the ball slightly back in your stance to ensure a downward angle of attack.

04:51Improving angle of attack: Level your shoulders and shift your pressure onto your lead side to strike down on the ball.

06:53Practicing the 45-degree circle: Draw a 45-degree circle with your swing to create a consistent swing path.

08:59Trusting the loft of the club: Focus on trusting the loft of the club and striking down on the ball to get it airborne.

10:54Gradual swing progression: Start with a small swing and gradually increase the size to enhance your consistency and ball striking.

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