HOW TO HIT BETTER IRON SHOTS - the basics of a good golf swing

In this video, Mark Crossfield (AskGolfGuru) breaks down the mechanics of clean iron striking to help golfers eliminate thin and fat shots. He focuses on controlling the swing's low point by 'posting up' the lead hip and introduces a visualization drill using a dot on the clubface to encourage proper de-lofting. By mastering these two movements, golfers can move the strike higher up the face and ensure the club hits the ball before the turf.

• Thin and fat shots are both caused by the swing's low point occurring too early (behind the ball).
• To move the low point forward, the lead hip must move up and back during the downswing (posting up).
• De-lofting the iron at impact is essential for moving the strike point higher up the face and avoiding 'thin' hits.
• Visualizing hitting the ball with the top edge of the clubface helps create the necessary forward shaft lean.
• The 'Lead Hip Post-Up' and 'Top Dot' drills can be combined for maximum effectiveness in improving iron consistency.