🎯Weight forward during the swing is crucial to avoid hitting behind the ball.
💪Pushing the right shoulder forward helps maintain the correct swing path.
👌Keeping the right wrist bent back and up aids in solid ball contact.
⛳A drill using golf balls as a reference point can train proper weight transfer and shoulder movement.
🏌️♂️Consistency in these techniques leads to accurate and powerful iron shots.
Why do I hit behind the ball?
—Hitting behind the ball occurs when the weight is back and the shoulder doesn't move forward, causing the clubhead to hit the ground first.
How can I improve weight transfer in my swing?
—Focus on pushing into your left foot and maintaining more weight on your left side throughout the swing.
What should I feel in my swing to avoid hitting behind the ball?
—You should feel your right shoulder moving forward, the weight transferring to your left foot, and your right wrist bending back and up.
What is a helpful drill to practice these techniques?
—Set up some golf balls in front of the ball you're hitting and try to miss them during your swing to ensure proper weight transfer and shoulder movement.
Will practicing these techniques consistently improve my iron shots?
—Yes, by maintaining weight forward, proper shoulder movement, and wrist angles, you'll achieve more accurate and powerful iron shots.
00:00In this video, Eric shares tips on how to eliminate hitting behind the ball.
01:40Weight transfer is crucial to avoid hitting behind the ball.
03:15Pushing the right shoulder forward helps maintain the correct swing path.
05:35Keeping the right wrist bent back and up aids in solid ball contact.
07:30A drill using golf balls as a reference point can train proper weight transfer and shoulder movement.
09:45Consistency in these techniques leads to accurate and powerful iron shots.
