He Couldn’t Hit Hit Irons Until I Showed Him This Incredible New Drill

Transform Your Iron Shots
Are your iron shots high and slicing right? You can fix this by addressing an open club face at impact, leading to more controlled draws and fewer lost-ball holes.

Step 1: Diagnose the Problem

The first step is to check your impact position. If the left hand sits higher than the right, the club face is probably open, resulting in pushes, slices, and high fades. Look for these signs:

• Left hand above right – creates a “chicken wing”.
• Toe behind heel – indicates an open face.
• Ball goes right – consistent rightward shots signify an open face.

Changing face angle is crucial for immediate ball flight improvement.

Step 2: Learn the Release Pattern

Ensure the left hand rotates under the right at impact, closing the face slightly. Practice moving the glove logo from facing away to facing left as the left fingers slide under the right for a professional release.

“Go from delivery with the glove logo away to impact with it pointing left and slightly down.”

Step 3: Drill the Tennis Rotation

Master the arm rotation with a static upper body, emulating a tennis racket movement. Key points:

• Begin at takeaway with the shaft parallel to the ground.
• Rotate the left hand without moving your head forward.
• Feel a stretch through the motion, avoiding a “chicken wing”.
• Pause in the rotated position to learn the correct feeling.

Step 4: Time Your Hinge

Correct wrist hinging aids distance control. Use the shaft parallel checkpoint to time your hinge appropriately and initiate arm rotation to square the face.

Step 5: Keep Your Head Back

Avoid forward head movement as it disrupts the proper impact position. Instead, move the hips forward while keeping the head back, using a reference object to train.

Step 6: Align Your Club Path

Aim for the club path over the toe-line or middle of the foot. Adjust according to your slicing or pulling tendencies.

Step 7: Exaggerate to Find the Middle

Begin with exaggerated movements to find the ideal rotation. Practice with specific steps to refine the new release:

1. Position the shaft parallel, then rotate the glove logo.
2. Push the hips forward, maintaining head position.
3. Practice and hit practice balls to develop a controlled draw.

Step 8: Reintroduce Hinge and Speed

Once the release is consistent, gradually add hinge and full swings. Monitor common mistakes like shoulder misalignment or over-rotation.

Practical Checklist

• Check Diagnosis: Left hand above the right equals an open face.
• Perform Release: Rotate the left hand under the right.
• Timing Check: Shaft parallel past the thigh.
• Stability: Hips forward, head back using a positioning aid.
• Practice Routine: Use exaggerated feel for the first reps.
• Progression: Start with arms-only drills before full swings.

Step 9: Integrate and Maintain Balance

Integrate everything into full swings, ensuring the sequence is followed. Initial swings may feel odd, but aim for consistent control before refining.

FAQs

Focus on Macro Changes First

Altering your club face at impact quickly improves scores. Prioritize significant swing changes, practicing the sequence methodically to propel range success onto the course.