GOLF: How To Hit The Ball Then The Turf With Your Irons - 3 Best Drills

Eric Cogorno provides a comprehensive guide on achieving ball-then-turf contact with iron shots. By focusing on moving the body down and forward while incorporating proper rotation, golfers can move their low point ahead of the ball for better compression. The video features three specific drills using alignment rods and a chair to provide immediate physical feedback on weight shift and rotation.

• To hit ball-first, the club head should strike the ground in a 3-inch 'safe zone' starting immediately after the ball.
• In the downswing, the lead shoulder and lead hip must move down toward the ground and forward toward the target.
• Rotating the belt buckle toward the target naturally moves the hands and club handle forward at impact.
• Full arm extension should occur roughly 45 degrees past the ball, not at the ball itself.
• Use visual markers like alignment rods on the ground to confirm your divot starts after the ball.

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