Impact Position Rehearsal — Golf Drill

Look, most golfers treat the impact position like a car crash—something they hope to survive rather than a destination they’ve actually planned for. In reality, the [Impact position](/learn/impact-position) is the 'moment of truth' where the clubface communicates with the ball, and it is the single most important factor for golfers of all levels, from high handicappers to scratch players. By using impact position rehearsal golf drills, you solve the chronic issues of 'flipping' the wrists or hit

How long does it take to see results from impact rehearsals?

You can see immediate ball-striking improvements in a single range session, but it typically takes 3-4 weeks of consistent rehearsal (at least 10 minutes a day) to make the [Impact position](/learn/impact-position) feel natural during a full swing.

Should my lead arm be straight at impact?

Yes. As [Todd Graves](/creator/toddgravesgolf) emphasizes, a straight lead arm ensures a consistent radius and prevents the 'chicken wing' move that leads to topped shots and lost power.

Can I practice these drills at home without hitting a ball?

Absolutely. Impact rehearsals are actually more effective without a ball initially because they allow you to focus on the biomechanics—like the tilt and rotation—without the distraction of where the ball goes.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the impact position rehearsal drill, each linked at the second they start.

1. Alistair Davies Golf: Perfect Golf Impact in Minutes – Try This Simple Drill!. A slow-motion rehearsal of the body's position at impact, focusing on weight transfer, hand lead, and body rotation.
2. Todd Graves: Fix Your Golf Swing by Mastering The Impact Position - Todd Graves (from 0:37). Manually place your body into a perfect impact position (tilted, rotated, hands leading) and then rehearse returning to that specific spot from a backswing.

Expert Tips

• Todd Graves: To achieve a professional strike, you must tilt your body and slightly rotate into the impact position while maintaining a stable lead knee. This creates the necessary space for the club to shallow out and strike the ball on a downward arc.
• Get Good At Golf!: Before every iron shot, perform a static rehearsal of the impact position by pushing your hands forward and feeling the weight shift to your lead side. This 'primes' the nervous system to return to this spot at high speed.