Forward Tee — Golf Drill

Mastering your ball position and strike technique can transform your iron play from inconsistent to razor-sharp, and the insights from top instructors prove there's more to it than most golfers realize. We play golf revolutionizes conventional wisdom by teaching players to look through the ball toward their low point—where the left shoulder and wrist align straight down—rather than staring at the ball itself during iron strikes. Meanwhile, Swing Quest Golf reveals how strategic ball position cha

How to practise it

  1. Set up alignment stations with three tees Place tees at back of stance, center, and forward positions. Use your 7-iron to establish baseline stance width.
  2. Hit shots from back position first Ball at back tee creates descending blow and lower trajectory. Focus on hitting down and through, as Porzak Golf teaches for fairway woods.
  3. Move to center position Standard ball position for mid-irons. Notice the difference in ball flight and divot location compared to back position.
  4. Finish with forward position Ball forward in stance promotes higher launch and shallower angle of attack. Swing Quest Golf's key to trajectory control.
  5. Compare ball flights and choose your shot Pick specific targets and use appropriate ball position for desired trajectory. Practice switching between positions smoothly.

How do I hit my irons more consistently and avoid thin or fat shots?

According to Rob Cheney Golf, focus on getting your weight on your front foot at impact and maintaining shaft lean through the ball. The drill emphasizes preserving forward shaft lean at the point of contact, which helps compress the ball and creates more solid, consistent strikes.

Why can't I hit my 3-wood properly off the fairway?

Porzak Golf explains that the 3-wood requires a specific technique that many golfers struggle with. The key is understanding that the 3-wood needs to be swept rather than hit down on like an iron, and proper setup and swing plane are crucial for success with this challenging club.

Should I really not look at the ball when hitting my irons?

According to We Play Golf, looking ahead of the ball rather than directly at it can actually improve your iron striking. This technique helps promote better weight transfer and encourages hitting down on the ball, leading to purer contact and better ball-first strikes.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the forward tee drill, each linked at the second they start.

  1. Swing Quest Golf: Pure Your Irons: Fix Your Low Point in 5 Swings (from 3:27). Place a tee a few inches in front of the golf ball and focus on striking the tee rather than the ball to move the low point of the swing forward.
  2. ClubFaceUk: HOW TO HIT YOUR WOODS AND HYBRIDS LIKE A PRO?! INSTANT RESULTS (from 0:32). Place a tee in the ground a few inches in front of the golf ball and focus on hitting through the tee after the ball to ensure a downward strike.
  3. Rob Cheney Golf: Comment “TQ” to learn the perfect impact alignments that’ll help you compress the ball every single (from 0:20). Placing a tee in the ground several inches in front of the ball to serve as the target for the swing's low point, ensuring ball-first contact.
  4. Rob Cheney Golf: Unlock Tour Level Ball Striking Instantly! (This Works So Well!) (from 2:34). Place a tee 5-6 inches in front of the ball and focus on striking the tee during the swing to force proper weight shift and shaft lean.
  5. ChrisRyanGolf: HOW TO STOP TOPPING THE GOLF BALL - 5 EASY TIPS IN UNDER 5 MINUTES (from 5:23). Place a tee one clubhead width in front of the golf ball and focus on striking the tee rather than the ball to move the low point forward.

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