The Secret To GREAT Ball Striking With DRIVER and IRONS

[@mountaintop0616]

After 10-15 years of watching golf videos I finally have come across an instructor who recommends looking a few inches ahead of the ball for better striking. This is absolutely true. If you chip look a few inches ahead of the ball and same result; all ball and no more ground. Very good info on the driver as well. Hardest part is following the ball as my eye is used to looking at the ball before hitting. Work in progress.

[@sikeston1978]

Brilliant !!! I just love the way you teach simplicity without over kill. All the best teachers do !!!

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Thanks Mike

[@thekiltedsawyer]

Agreed 👍

[@strobelicious]

Went to the range this morning, absolutely changed my game. Best session I’ve ever had. Saying “one hundred and one” through the swing and aiming ahead of the ball. Incredible.

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Great job!

[@TippiGordon]

This is excellent advice, but it's so hard to do! When I manage to do it, I definitely strike the ball a lot better. But having been taught to "keep your eye on the ball" and playing that way for so many years, it's a really hard habit to break. Even when I start looking ahead of the ball, my eyes dart back to the ball mid-swing, which really screws me up. I'll keep working on it, though!

[@tlrmd4you]

Ok, I am going to watch this about 5 more times!!! I have always been told..."YOUR PULLING YOUR HEAD!" Even though I have golfed for about 15 years off and on, I have never had a lesson, speaking to a pro about a lesson, told him my problem, he said, it has to do with your swing, not pulling your head. I am so going to the driving range to practice this!!! Do fine with a tee...cant seem to get any height to the ball more times then not, when on the fairway...especially with my 3 and 5 wood. Thanks so much!!

[@denniskennemur2043]

Thanks Ali this really helped my iron strike. I hit my woods and hybrids very well but have struggled with some heavy iron shots. Used this tip today and my iron shots were centered and crisp with a divot in front of the ball. Thanks!

[@canyoncruzr3462]

Another great video. Control that low point is working for me. My shots have improved radically with iront, fairways, and driver as I keep this "swing thought" in mind. "Control the low point".

[@robertzettler6365]

It Works! Since watching this video, I have played 3 rounds. I am a life long slicer, or was until utilizing these tips. In the 3 rounds, I hit 1 slice. All the rest were straight down the middle. I got more distance even on "mis-hits" and they were all straight. This has totally changed my game!!!!!!!

[@3putt548]

I’ve never had to do this trick in my life but I do now. I was a 5-7 handicap player in my younger days! I hit all my clubs really well. What happened? AGE and losing flexibility. I now hit too many fat shots because I’m slower moving through the ball. I used to be able to carry my 7 iron 150-160 yds. Now it’s more like 125 yds. By looking now in front of the ball, my contact is cleaner. I now carry my 7 iron 135 yds. Not too bad for a 70 year old senior. Try it out. I suggest half swings to start for a week. It’s amazing how far the ball goes with a half swing when you hit the sweet spot. Oh and don’t forget to follow through to the finish with that half swing. Great video!

[@TimC887]

I’ve been doing this with my irons for years since I read Clampett’s Impact Zone. I actually tell myself to trap the spot I focus on in front of the ball. It works!

[@James-gn2tf]

Ive always focused on the grass off the side you dont hit on because i feel it makes me hit through the ball more

[@infiniteflight9553]

Billy Casper a known great putter also focuses on the front on the ball in putting too! It will improve your’s too!!!

[@matt7iron]

@@infiniteflight9553 thanks for that putter tip im using it today on my twilight tee time.

[@matt7iron]

What do you mean trap zone, is it smash the ball into the Ground.

[@weaponizedmemes3461]

Wow this make sense. I started playing this summer and once I was able to improve my swing and hit more consistently, I started developing this problem where I constant hit just behind the ball and dig huge divot under the ball, causing it to go not far at all. This might help get out of that habit.

[@petefisher4817]

Tried this yesterday on range and today on the course, my iron striking was really impressive. This a great tip thanks

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Glad it helped

[@ericsmith564]

Did you take it to the round? I would be worried to miss the ball when the scores count.

[@pete1102]

@@ericsmith564 Yep I did, it feels a little weird at first, but after lining club up behind the ball I just concentrated on looking in front of the ball with irons and it worked a treat

[@annawilliamson4270]

Looking forward to trying this on the range. I tend to hit worm burners and have tried other things to help. Hopefully this will do it.

[@joetroupe893]

Clears up a lot of confusion regarding floor shots. Thanx ....

[@steveminla]

That was brilliant!! As a beginner golfer that seems to make so much sense!! Thanks for sharing!

[@jackarcher7495]

A young instructor in Cleveland told me the same thing last spring. He had me putting a broken tee or twig an inch or so in front of the ball, and focusing on that rather than the top of the ball. I should have paid more attention. He was exactly right.

[@bobleone960]

Great tips. Can't wait to get on the driving range and work on this. Thank you, Ali.

[@dinodavanzo8536]

Only just started to do this today. It’s not easy initially. You want to look AT the ball but it does work. Thank you!

[@joetroupe893]

Good point regarding the low point. Thanx

[@curtchaffee]

This so simply brilliant, I am shocked that this isn't more common advice. Would have helped me immensely!

[@bigboypantsgolf]

It’s never too late: you best golf is still ahead of you!

[@richwork1]

It’s weird, when I first started playing I used to do a drill where I’d place a piece of tee or a twig in front of the ball and I’d try to aim to hit that when I swung my irons. But for some reason I stopped doing this. Coincidentally I was at the range today and someone mentioned not looking at the ball and doing what you’ve just suggested. Crazy, eh.

[@thomasbargo306]

I just absolutely love this video it brings the golf swing into prospective !

[@MikeM-rh7yq]

For me, one of the most instructive youtube videos I've seen. Thanks

[@edinnm8212]

I've heard before that for fairway shots we should focus on a spot a couple of inches ahead of the ball (easier said than done for most of us who are so "ball focused"). But for drives, I never thought to focus on a spot before the ball. It makes a lot of sense so as to hit the ball slightly on the upswing. I'll work on this. Thanks for the tips!

[@nymapleleaf]

I struggle with fatting all irons shots, frustrating when I pure a drive and am left with 120 or less in and still take a 5 because I fat the iron shot. Have to admit I focus on the ball, I'm going to try focusing a few inches ahead. Great tip!

[@andrewlee6875]

Thanks for this tip. Gonna try this on the course tomorrow.

[@michaelreilly5888]

Excellent tip! Even though I don't find solid contact a challenge, your point about focusing ahead is an excellent practice regimen. I will incorporate this tip into my practice.

[@mattwaters6987]

Can’t wait to try this method. Thank you! ⛳️😃

[@jedisith19]

I just happened to watch this video prior to going to try out some new drivers. So in the simulator I tried focusing on a spot in front of the ball on the tee and I was getting great contact. With my irons I have been focusing on the front of the ball with varied success. Next time out I will try your method. Thanks for this video

[@Patchkaa33]

Enjoyed watching this video, it’s certainly helped me with my ball striking !

[@muhtarmuksan]

Good teaching.

[@jonny555ive]

Thank you for the tip, this definitely makes sense to me. You sir have a new subscriber 👍👍

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sandyfreund371]

Great tips!!! Thank you so much - just shot my best game ever!!!! This really works, so glad I found this video.

[@giantcerealbowl2120]

Tried this out with my irons yesterday on the range and made some of the best contact ever, game changer thanks Ali

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Great to hear!

[@robdavey5451]

this video is a game changer for me, have to get it right with the driver but it works magic with the irons.

[@adriansimpson5656]

Ali yet another great video explaining it very simply 👍

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Thank you 👍

[@FunkyDread1000]

Great tip. This also works do well for me around the green where strike is even more important.

[@alistair7981]

Unfortunately I didn't see this video i worked it out on my own but I can confirm when I first started this is what helped me alot. If your inconsistent with where your shots contact the ball definitely follow this video.

[@johnpayne104]

This helped me a ton!

[@paskananda]

It is really working!!!! Thank you for these secret pro Tips buddy, it changes everything!!👌👌🙏🙏

[@kinglou48]

Hands down the most valuable video I have seen.

[@michaelmonkii679]

This is a very good lesson. A great clear, accurate and precise lesson on where the bottom of the club target should be. I will use this for my High School teams.

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joegoslin9568]

Perfect!!!! I wanted to know about the fairway woods and that was brilliant!!

[@billgriffen4128]

This really turned a light bulb on in my head! Thank you.

[@stsgolf14]

same 100%

[@justinstephenson9360]

For the irons I would use Ali's drill but using trail arm only half swings as that encourages proper shaft lean & proper angle of attack. But this video is a great explanation of what you need to do. In simplistic terms I look at a point just ahead of the ball with my irons and just behind the ball with my driver. I now understand how to vary that a bit more depending on the length of the club

[@IIISWILIII]

Going to try this swing thought today on the Range. Seems like it might be the key

[@akrickm1]

Great drill its chance I get to the golf course going to show video to grandson and practice this. Thanks

[@THillick]

Thank you!

[@joelwillis2866]

Great video.

[@haroldlangley-poole5035]

This is one of the best tips I've come across in 50 years of playing golf! No more topping woods off the fairway, or thinning/chunking wedge shots. All round strike quality and ball flight has improved noticeably. Thanks a lot Ali!

[@lbb1621]

Thank you for this. This is really a thought I need in my mind as my last range session I felt totally lost. But it makes sense now because sometimes I become so fixated on the ball, I let the ball become my low point regardless of whether the low point should be in front of the ball on my irons, or behind the ball on my driver. I was just thinking to myself why recently my 5 wood teed slightly up my most reliable shot. Probably because the low point is exactly where the ball is for that specific shot..LMAO.

[@mikewhiskee3498]

This is exactly the same for me, I’m gona try this

[@darrelljohnson9940]

This has become my new go to video! Thanks Ali!

[@hunter4net501]

So i tried something similar on the course yesterday and happened across this video today but for my driver most of the round i was only driving like 220-240 well on the last hole of the course i put my ball on the inside of my left heel and set my driver dead middle of my stance and focused on my driver and proceeded to rip it 275yd carry so im assuming before i was hitting down on my driver and hitting more up on it gave me those extra yards

[@paulmac8016]

Hey Ali, My question after watching this excellent tutorial video is, : If i am striking an iron off a Tee peg, is the low point before the ball so as to pick the ball cleanly off the tee? Part B : If i strike iron off Tee from floor, i tend to take a divot before the ball?? Would that be correct. Thanks in Advance. Paul. :-)

[@h0tkoko]

Hi @AliTaylorGolf, when I focus to strike the turf 1inch ahead of the ball, can I straighten my elbows at that point?

[@dapperdank3701]

Best video ever made on youtube.. no joke

[@johnakagi1088]

Good translation of the idea. I will apply this to my swings. I do struggle with exactly this problem, my divots never start after the ball. Perhaps this will help.

[@FelixDamian]

Amazing info. Thank you.

[@seeingbeyond666]

Is your Left ear in back of the golf ball or Nose centered on the golf ball?

[@frederickfoote6503]

A touch off-topic: are you hitting into a net? And how much does that Trackman cost? Is it the really expensive one? I love the data it's giving you!

[@glover403]

I’m looking forward to trying this 😉

[@user-rh1nh2bu4o]

This is similar tip to what i do for bunkers shot except i look at point couple of inches behind the ball and dont look at the ball.

[@charlesrohl7635]

👏👏 Thanks for the tip Ali !👍

[@doowoprichie]

I FIND IF I DON'T LOOK AT THE BALL WITH MY HYBRID THAN I TOP THE BALL,BUT I will give it a shot,THANKS,RICH

[@themonz91]

Ali this drill is really working for me after 1 round. Curious as to the rules around making a mark or dent in the grass just ahead of the ball as a visual aid, is this legal? Thanks, Stephen

[@stsgolf14]

Great video as always Ali, love the tips

[@Tonychestnutz]

Something new to try thank you....

[@bibo8655]

Great! Thank you

[@SteveSmith-wv8ug]

Whenever I try looking ahead as you suggest to make the best contact strike, I mostly shank the damn ball. ????

[@joeg9810]

Great tips! Thanks

[@willdeit6057]

Great tip Ali

[@TrystanDavies2911]

Never thought about looking in front of the ball before..interesting

[@aquarius1924]

Great Tips!!!

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Glad you think so!

[@daveparsons7756]

How quickly do I need to swing to effectively use a 3 wood (mph)?

[@bamber7129]

Brilliant advice thank you 😊

[@williamwong503]

Sounds good, what about chipping?

[@bigbear4162]

what set up are you using?

[@joelwillis2866]

Should I not even focus on the ball and instead move my attention forward for irons and fairway woods? Thanks

[@darrencolley1689]

Did you watch the video?

[@frankdebellis2879]

Dont focus on the ball just like u did the instructions and you will do fine

[@repentant]

Who is this Tyson Fury Golfer 🏌️‍♂️

[@jamescochrane4270]

Can anybody tell me what launch monitor is that showing the impact offset, dynamic lie etc?

[@getintheholebitch8648]

Good video and some good tips, will try at range at weekend. Ty.

[@blazerboy9216]

Flowmotion and Zen.

[@gemmabromham4904]

Where do you look with a bunker shot? 3 inches ahead of the ball?

[@superman110184]

What shot tracker/analyzer system do you use?

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Trackman 4

[@davej_25]

I always look 1 ball in front of my actual golf ball it works 💪

[@lutzchoco1]

When a teacher says..."you are gonna try...." it means keep guessing...i am not spitting all the beans

[@tedzink4574]

Spilling the beans?

[@martinmoore7551]

I have tried this as a method of swinging through the ball, which works, but trying to change the habits of 40 years plus takes some doing. Yet another swing thought.

[@wesbilly]

Yeah and six years is just as hard for me. But I have slowed my take away to super slow. And my practice is slow motion practice. But it is so hard

[@scottobrien6465]

OK Ali, for my irons I am looking 3 inches ahead of the ball, where am I looking when using the driver?

[@cz1mmt]

It would be more precise to say don't focus on the ball. By over focusing you remove perspective. Notice everything around the ball will bring it into "perspective".

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Saying don't think about something doesn't work in my opinion

[@cz1mmt]

@@AliTaylorGolf The ego doesn't know how to play golf. The ego places pressure on the body to perform.

[@Silverbear1967]

Magic

[@jimk528]

I tried this on the course yesterday and really struggled to make contact. I kept hitting really fat shots. Then I started focusing on the left side of the ball and was making decent contact with 8 iron through the wedges. I'll take it to the range next time. Maybe move the ball back in my stance a half inch or so?

[@williamcormier1553]

I use an intermediate target when playing a round.........seems like it should of been second nature to align with a spot just ahead of the ball....But NOOOOOOO dummy me would put a ''laser '' eye on the rear hemisphere of the ball and chunk the hell out of the earth instead.........doing this!! this weekend.!!!

[@jameskim3301]

Where do I look when teeing off with P, 9,8,7,6,5,4,and 3 iron? Tee is about half inch high.

[@braddenning1617]

I only look at the ball. I drive 260-300 , sand wedge 120, PW 140 7 iron 180-200 5 iron 220 and so on ! so looking ahead will do what?

[@vincentcaballero9379]

Can you tell me why hitting off artificial turf is so much more easier than hitting off the grass? It seems like I can easily shoot 65 from artificial turf all day. However, I can easily shoot 95 hitting off the grass.

[@ronaldkolodziejczyk7247]

ez...the astro turf doesnt give as much as mother earth

[@ilikeneurons]

Some mats allow you to hit behind the ball without effecting the club much. It can sort of bounce into the ball, whereas on turf it will dig.

[@inkwellflood8276]

Thanks for the advice, i ended up hitting an orange off the tea ☺️

[@rickthebrick392]

I never know how low to sink my hands in my golf swing or how high should ur hands be

[@jg1007]

Did you really just scrape holes in your mat?

[@leifstrong]

Great Great video ! You get the 5 Star Ben Hogan rating! Thank You, strange sounding fellow, wink.

[@stevenlopez3610]

Seems this approach will also provide some forward shaft lean and less flippiness at the strike without actually overthinking! Your thoughts?

[@AliTaylorGolf]

It should help

[@jimmyculp8756]

When your head moves too early, you catch the ball off the toe?

[@AliTaylorGolf]

Not really for me Jimmy, some of the best players in the game move their heads early