How to Hit Golf Ball First Then the Ground (PERFECT contact every time!)

How to hit the golf ball and then the ground with your irons. My top tips and drills to improve your strike contact and stop fatting and stop chunking the golf ball!
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In this video, I give my number one golf tip to strike your irons pure and stop hitting behind the golf ball. Use this tip to stop blading and stop chunking your chip shots, and lower your scores.

[@ScotsSilver]

Thanks for this 👍. I figured out, tail end of last year, that if I focus on the front edge of the ball at address instead of the back of the ball, I was more consistently getting that ball/turf strike. Without knowing it, your video might just have explained why it was working. I've a high handicap and really appreciate these insights.

[@jvelez1998]

Keep these coming, Pete. This is when you are at your very best and why I first starting watching your channel many moons ago!

[@c3696]

My biggest struggle is rushing the down swing, a video on this would be a huge help 💪🏼

[@warrenwright1]

One of the best swing drills without the long winded explanations yet! Awesome stuff Peter keep them coming!!

[@m_sgaming5899]

Love the vids Pete!

[@waltercaldwell7177]

Love this Pete! Sending it now to my golf buddies 🤜🤛

[@TheECUDave]

Hit the little ball before you hit the big ball. -my first instructor's mantra.

[@mikegladson3328]

that is one of the best drills I've ever seen! Thanks so much. I have a tendency to sway in my swing.

[@ianc8398]

Love the short and sweet but still very informative content of your videos👍 subscribed.

[@bryanromey8168]

Great video Pete! I struggle with alignment, mainly making sure face is set up to target line. Any drills super helpful. Putting this stands out alot I think I'm at the hole but open a bit.

[@fizzzle]

What a great drill. So simple and effective. It really helps you feel the shift over the ball.

[@HillbillyJedi88]

Never had anyone explain it like this so I will certainly give it a try. Thank you Pete! If you have any tips on the transition from back swing to down swing I'd love to hear them. Have fun!

[@stuartstone8119]

Loving that advice Pete, as if been thinning my irons for the last week helped so much 👍

[@garyhovey9305]

Well done! I’ve been off golf for two weeks and heading back to practice tomorrow. I’ll definitely use this drill to get back to flush

[@dylanoakley3061]

I'm really struggling with distance control with pitches from under 50 yards and chips near the green :)

[@georgepyle4244]

Same here i have been driving farther than ever this year cuz i finally got a driver and i need help with constiancy under 100 yards

[@gwilko6452]

Ditto. Its a nightmare

[@josephjennow1]

I agree, I frequently thin my wedges around the green

[@jacehulett777]

To start out working on those short pitch shots just first work on haveing a slow smooth swing where you don’t thin or chunk the ball, then work on your feel around the greens and practice those 40-60 yard shots over and over

[@lucasbailey6561]

Go to a local football pitch and just try and hit the halfway line

[@timothybevis6095]

Great tip. I really needed that. Thanks.

[@StaffanLiback]

Very good drill. Great stuff!

[@brycedurjava7232]

Loving this series!! Needed help with this

[@garethhughes7528]

From a prolific chunker, who knew what was wrong and tried all sorts of things...... Thank you for this drill. It has really given me the consistency I was looking for. I added about 15 to 20 yards as well, but really all I wanted was to eliminate chunking. The fact I can do this before the shot, on the course, is a gift. Taking the 30 seconds to do this, clam down and get that feeling in my legs and hips, priceless.

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

Interesting. Maybe this is finally the video that will help me actually hit the ball first.

[@joshuaclayton6779]

Great video, nice and easy to follow...looking forward to trying this out on the sim later!

[@erny95]

Class, once again your tips are working wonders 👍🏼

[@donaldcampbell4518]

I couldnt click on this video fast enough. This is exactly what I struggle with!!!!

[@peter2qg]

Like this style of video Pete, really useful and simple instruction.

[@dickieharkness5661]

Very good tip, thank you Sir!

[@mraymer78]

for sure struggling with my irons and my game around the green. hopefully this will help with my ball contact. thanks Pete!

[@Shanks10297]

Just wanted to say love the videos and because of yourself and rick i've recently decided to try my hand at golf, cant wait to get out there to be slicing balls all over the course!!

[@richardjames5700]

Great stuff Pete - like this drill a lot - off to the range tomorrow to put it into practice!

[@CE-vw7oc]

As simple as it could be! Great Drill, can't wait to try this in my Training 🏌️‍♂️ Thx a lot for this typ of Videos 👍🏻👌🏻

[@garystenner5989]

Great explanation and drill, will definitely be giving that a go🍻

[@MellowsGolf]

Fair play for the birdie on the insta live 👏🏻

[@gregodonovan9447]

I've recently discovered how to do this myself and wow... when you compress that shot at impact, boy does it feel silky smooth.

[@joshuadye1263]

Great video!

[@Afynion]

Pete I never even have to watch your videos before I got the like button, you always put out great stuff! I've been getting a lot better recently and practicing more than I ever have, but the thing that gets me constantly is trying to play different lies. I find myself out of my depth and just guessing when the ball is beneath my feet or if I have to stand on an angle. Can you do a vid about working with nasty lies?

[@lukehomans4248]

Pete, now sir, I've asked rick, matt and Andy this with no answer, hmmmmm, lol, where should my centre be if I use a left hand grip but right handed clubs!!!!?????, love all you chaps vids buddy, just want your subscribers to go up as you deserve it, the amount of passion, yet simple for people like simple me way of explaining things is muchussssss appreciated, now just need you and the chaps to do some more course vlogs and all will be good with the world lol. Thanks Mr Peter Finch!! 😆

[@jackblackbourn]

Great video you bloody ledge. Struggled getting back into golf after an operation that’s messed everything up but getting there slowly with the help of these

[@victorayala9007]

Awesome instruction!!!!

[@paulhomsy2751]

Excellent instruction !! Emphasizing what to do instead of spending 90% of a video on what not to do...Nice change, thank you ! You bring some great new ideas and show examples of well executed proper swings ! Subscribed.

[@jackturner2884]

Great vid

[@TheGmoustakas]

Great tip and drill

[@kevinhumphreys5939]

About time you got back into teaching .. I loved watching you demonstrating all types of shots..I’ve tried this and sometimes pull hook from out to in.any tips to stop this please.

[@gerardfletcher4446]

Superb, perfect drill for the range tonight 👍

[@richardvallance6798]

Great tip Peter, will definitely use this drill. My struggle with irons is a slightly skinny strike so this may help with that 😂

[@jeffsimic852]

Great video! Hadn't seen the hands together/pointing in front of the ball before. Will definitely be using this. I struggle with 3/5 woods off the deck/fairway so would love to see a deep dive into those mechanics.

[@Sytagzi]

Thanks again for a great drill Peter! I personally struggled at first to keep my hands after the ball at impact. Now that I correct for it, my ball flight changed into a consistent draw, probably because I now close the clubface. Could you perhaps show some tips or drills to release the wrists during the through-swing?

[@nozza87]

Quality drill! Will be trying this at the range at the weekend!

[@gregbarthjr9621]

Thank you for the great informational video. I personally struggle with my line up and set ups at the tee. Whether its Driver/wood or a short par 3, Iron shot. I'm 50/50 at best hitting good consistent tee shots. Keep up the Great work Peter, can't wait for your putter Battle Royal! Cheers.

[@johncreet1254]

Looks like a good drill. Must try it.

[@bryceborcovsky8979]

Hey Pete another great video, some putting drills would be of great value to me as it is the one part of my game that I struggle with the most, cheers for all the help 👍

[@lettinggo2]

perfect explanation and drill. Thank you

[@marshalkass9944]

Pete your advice on 3 shots peer wedge and distance control has worked wonders. I have taken at least 3 stocks peer round off my card. My accuracy and distance control are mucho improved thanks to you. Cheers homie

[@calvinh208]

I don't think I've ever heard of the shift at the top of the swing. That makes more sense than shifting sliding on the down. Thanks!

[@chuckierhangerdeck1943]

Great drill, thanks. I’m working on clean hybrid contact, and getting the hybrid fo loft and land softly, if you have any advice /drills for that, it would be greatly appreciated!👍🏼

[@benlemoi3515]

Ball striking with my irons. So all over the place it’s driving me crazy. Thought I was in some what good form until I played my first couple rounds and couldn’t hit a single iron shot solid. Enough to make me crazy. Side note I like the coaching videos sprinkled into the mix. By far my favorite channel to watch so nice to get all the different types of content I want to watch in one place. 🍻

[@GolfingMalky]

What a great, nay, fantastic drill. I am defo going to work on this tomorrow prior to to going out on the course Brilliant stuff Cheers

[@thomaskidwell3432]

Haven’t tried it, definitely trying it this week!

[@unioncitypride]

Gotta give this a go this weekend

[@vincelucas5722]

This is the best and easiest video I have seen to understand hitting the ball first. I do have a question - - do you use the same shift to your lead side when hitting long irons, hybrids, driver?

[@kavcoatman5392]

Would love to see you break down the down swing through impact. What commences the down swing, what sensations should be felt, ideal arm/elbow positions etc.

[@matthieujolly9580]

Great video Peter ! Thanks. Pulled shots (to the left) is a real issue for me. Cheers from France

[@alancox5507]

I struggle with this. Really like the breakdown and drill, will definitely try.

[@neiltaylor62]

That drill looks brilliant going try it next few days just come in from the course so bit stiff now 2nd round in months 30 point of 13 handicap so happy with that duffed a few so this will help loads 🏌️‍♂️⛳️😀

[@joeschmoe2697]

Yooooo I thought this was an old video I didn’t realize this just came out! Perfect timing because the last few days I’ve struggled with my irons, just finished a round, and was looking for a video to help me with this problem😂 I’ll try it out today on the range and say how effective it was (I know it’s not an ultimate quick fix but just for the heck of it)

[@alexwade3631]

Great video - I seem to be pretty good now with 7 - Lob Wedge. Longer irons I still struggle so I use 5 wood or hybrid

[@patshannon6556]

Thanks for the drill. I rarely divot with my irons and I know it prevents a lot of distance . I’m going to practice this and see .🤙

[@peterdebondt2823]

Nice tip, will certainly give it try. I would love to see some tips on body and feet balance, what is the exact feeling we are looking for.

[@pickl3n1ck7]

I’ve basically caught up on all your videos. I told you I would 😌

[@elliottdouglass409]

Damn great drill instruction

[@robh316]

I watched your long irons video again peter was struggling with them and flaring my left foot open abut with the ball a bit further forward has really helped me strike my 4 and 5 iron crisp cheers peter 👍 tho I pull my driver a little left at times the flight is straight but its going left any suggestions?

[@michaelglassockcoaching]

Great video, for me pitching between 40 - 80 yards. Relatively happy with full swing crumble when closer to the hole.

[@anthonysteele8152]

Thanks Pete. Simple drill. Going to try it today. One thing I'd love a video on is sand / bunker shots for distances between the 'fairway' and 'greenside' sand - so for shots between, say 100 and 50 yards. I feel like there is lots of coaching tips for fairway and greenside sand, so I have an idea what to do. But but in-between those 2 techniques I get completely lost and either chunk it 5 yards, or thin it 150. I live in Dubai, so as you know I need this shot a-lot!!! Many thanks for the videos mate.

[@steveg7504]

Great drill 👍 putting and reading the greens I’ve lost that ability in lock down 😂

[@dylaneichler2067]

Great hole out on the insta live stream!

[@jackpalmer7433]

Would love to see a video on how to improve the putting stroke and make sure that the ball strikes the middle of the putter each time. Love your content Pete keep it up!

[@tonyg8121]

Love that drill. I can hit the imaginary ball crisp everytime with a we shift left 😁 nice wee stretch of the back as well feeling where the weight shift should be. Cheers Petey boy 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@MichaelBlanksonGolf]

Super helpful. As a new golfer i struggle to know the point of impact on the carpet when im practising at the driving range. My body and positioning al feel like they are doing what you are instructing, but i would like to know if i'm actually getting behind the ball 'visually'. Is there anything you recommend?

[@26pixels6]

I watched one of ur first videos about how to hit irons pure a couple days ago. And I instantly killed my personal best. My best was 96 and Ive shot in the 80s twice now. Watching all these videos not helping but man this sure helped

[@darkstormhd7500]

Loved the Vid would like to see one about scoring low next

[@ltdattnspn]

understandable, relatable, usable!

[@dewey6912]

Fantastic way to open the video!

[@MrStephencw]

Hey Pete, could you do a video on the transition between backswing and downswing and the differences in this when hitting driver compared to irons. I'm struggling with that bit of my swing.

[@gordonmcshannock4610]

Good drill there pete. I'm a bit guilty of being a slider. Will try this at the range. Cheers.

[@carlowens4106]

Loving the short advice vidoes my weakness at the minute is playing a full wedge shot after I go from a half swing to full with wedge I seem to just lose control and it causes a shank

[@footballfreke25]

I struggle BIG time with short little chips right around the green. It either goes 3 feet or I'm chasing it to the other side of the green. Love the content Pete!

[@jackvicq]

I’m struggling with flipping my wrists through impact. Love the vids mate

[@donalkelly1595]

I find it very hard to read greens. My pace control isn't bad but I can never work out how much break there will be on the putt. Any tips?

[@pickl3n1ck7]

Always a pleasure Texas Pete

[@asazmanay5886]

Thank you Peter for 👍

[@daveshannon6563]

Thanks for the tips, I need help with my irons!! Could you do a shank video, the reasons it happens and how to put them right??

[@fredrikwidfeldt2085]

Good exersice!

[@jesseoh9215]

I’ve never been so excited to hit the range after a video!

[@peterfinchgolf]

🙌

[@zboyd14]

Love the coaching videos. Any breathing tips during the swing? I struggle with this and found I hold my breath sometimes.

[@andrewappleyard1359]

Great content as usual . Struggling to stop hitting my irons to the left , any help would be great 👍

[@allenwood5411]

Adding this drill to my tool bag... Iron play is the bane of my game right now. So, sticking with irons, I'd like to see more about ball positioning for different clubs in different lies. The only club I don't really worry about ball position is my 7i--right in the middle of my stance. But every other club is hit and miss...pun intended. Cheers, Pete 🍻

[@k-nick97]

Hey Pete! Would love to see a video on how to keep your torso upright and your weight shifting onto your front foot properly. I struggle with subconsciously leaning back and hitting up on the ball, which causes me to leave my club face open, swing over the top, and at worse hit some particularly nasty hosel rockets with my driver that really make me hesitant to use it at all.

[@willhurst2639]

More specific, got it! I struggle with golf!

[@paulstanando1975]

Definitely something to work on, played my first round of the year on Sunday lost count of how many shots I fatted🤣 but I did eagle a par 5.😁🏌‍♂️👍

[@robbiesmith2312]

3 wood off the deck is something I’ve struggled with since getting back into golf just under a year ago so much so it’s no longer in my bag

[@scottbeard2601]

Bit of feedback, really like the short and snappy tutorial! I love the chatty videos but the tutorials are good to be short if you want to watch them as you are about to practice 🙌

[@jordanlythgoe1303]

Another great video Pete! I’m really struggling with the driver at the minute. It launches high, very spinny and just falls out of the air with no distance. I can hit my 3 wood further and hybrid the same.