How to Hit Down on the Golf Ball With Irons

[@SNUFFTHEROOSTER1]

I've applied these tips and man what a difference. A little awkward to get use to but I was easily finding the green on my second or 3rd shot. Now just time to practice those short chip shots and not dart it over the green

[@townsand72]

Thank you, very clear, concise, and informative!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We got you covered!

[@FreddieMaranzano]

The advice on not to throw the trail arm but to pull the lead arm, for me it's a real game changer! Thank you!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

This is a feel/tip I have used for years which has helped many students...you got it now!

[@leroyb1615]

@@USGOLFTVshow a great thought I use it to pull the grip off the handle coming through impact 😀

[@cameronfrechette9614]

Thanks for the tips and keeping the tips few and most important for an amateur golfer.

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[@Bambernorth1]

Great tips, thanks very much. Really clear instructions

[@raynelson6163]

Thank you for this video Todd. It really improved my iron play today on the course.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome...you made our day. More great content coming...be sure to stay tuned!

[@thomasgiummo418]

Great video what an eye opener

[@dalemeyers1457]

What about hybrid irons is it the same as regular irons?

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Great video and your explanation of why you lean forward with your weight on the front foot is excellent Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@donaldrubright1343]

Liked this. Can you tell me when and how to fire my trail leg? My speed seems to be blocked by a slow hip turn when my trail leg lags the arms. I pull and draw left as a result.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, this is really a timing or tempo challenge. Here is the best drill we have come up with over the last 25 years kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqmQeWekqbKWfdU

[@donaldrubright1343]

@@USGOLFTVshow thanks. I’ll give this a try today!

[@ishanbajoria2]

Thank you for all the amazing content Todd...What I wanted to know was that the way your suggesting to pull down the club with the lead arm for better low point, can we have the same feeling with the driver with the added thought of hitting on the up..

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Great question, it is an ok feel for early in the downswing but through impact you want to be working up on the ball ideally. Make sense?

[@ishanbajoria2]

@@USGOLFTVshow yes it makes alot of sense, im just having an issue of coming over the top and i feel starting with the left will allow for the lag better... thank you

[@thomaspalmer7483]

Pulling with the lead hand opens the club face. Any suggestions on a swing thought to prevent this slice move. Thx. Tom

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Check out our Science of the Slice Ebook on www.USGolfTV.com

[@vicforsyth6119]

On the vertical line swing, the setup is around 10 degrees closed. Can I assume the the club face is still square to the target and not square to the closed alignment.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Vic, you are spot on! Good pick up. 👊

[@golfer1725]

Hi there. So how does this work with a 5 iron ? Ball will not be in the middle of my stance and the handle will not be pushed Forward ? Thanks.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes in general. Here is a full video we did to explain all ball positions that will help get you on the right path kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGnqqNtprKUbdUsi=TTmcrgIBDtuYsuYl

[@TommyandJackie]

Great tips!!! Thanks for this!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! What other topics would you like to see us cover?

[@TommyandJackie]

@@USGOLFTVshow perhaps how short women can gain extra distance to make more greens in regulation. LOL

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@TommyandJackie I like this idea....will pass along to our content team...thanks!

[@coburn_karma]

I recently switched to centering the handle and kept missing irons. I will switch back to having the hands infront of the ball. Thank you so much.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it...be sure to let us know how it goes...thanks for posting 👊

[@josephmarolla3438]

Always love your tips. For me to keep my left wrist flat always solves hitting slightly behind the ball. But releasing with a cupped right wrist seems to create a little more clubhead speed. That always is a bit of a dilemma for me. I am much more accurate if I keep a flat left wrist into the ball. Any opinion? Love your work.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Hmm, great question. The cupped wrist can create more clubhead speed in certain situations. However it is not the best way IMO. Better to get your speed through good body rotations and movement. We have a couple good videos on creating speed...check them out.

[@jonkring487]

So, is it bad to practice off of a mat at a driving range?

[@LafayetteAzevedo]

YES, use that set up, hands in front of ball and you'll improve your game.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glad we agree...thanks!

[@81colinzeal]

I am new to golf. Why do I keep clipping the top of the golf ball and it only travels a few feet please?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Two suggestions Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGqnYKaoLClhLc Read this www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@chrisjuhl801]

Little ball then big ball. I prefer the term "hit the ball while your swing is descending".

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it! 👊

[@arielluna4399]

👍👍👍👏

[@drjosephmasternick7856]

Some teachers tell us to throw down with the right hand and hold the”angle”. Now you are telling us to pull with the left hand! Which is it ? Probably neither!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Give our ideas a try for yourself and see...I think you will like the results

[@cz1mmt]

One of the biggest myths in golf. Hitting down on the ball. You may be in a downward arch but you are hitting center or slightly below with forward motion.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good stuff!