Hit It High or Keep It Low: Golf Trajectory Made Simple

Name: Hit It High or Keep It Low: Golf Trajectory Made Simple
Uploaded: 2025-06-24T00:25:14.000Z
Duration: 5 min 22 s
Channel: Dan McCracken Golf
Description: In this guide, Dan McCracken simplifies trajectory control by focusing on three key variables: ball position, lateral movement, and follow-through arc length. He demonstrates how to hit 'max low' shots with a back ball position and long extension, contrasted with 'max high' shots using a forward ball position and a quick re-hinge of the wrists.

In this guide, Dan McCracken simplifies trajectory control by focusing on three key variables: ball position, lateral movement, and follow-through arc length. He demonstrates how to hit 'max low' shots with a back ball position and long extension, contrasted with 'max high' shots using a forward ball position and a quick re-hinge of the wrists.

To hit the ball lower, move the ball back in your stance and increase forward shaft lean at impact.
A long follow-through arc without a quick wrist re-hinge helps maintain a low launch angle.
To hit the ball higher, move the ball forward in the stance and stay more centered with your weight.
For high shots, allow the elbows and wrists to fold or re-hinge quickly after impact to increase dynamic loft.

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