The Drill 1000's Of Golfers Say Took Them To Pro Level Ball Striking In Just 2 Minutes
Jonathan Chown demonstrates the 'Ball Forward Drill,' a powerful technique designed to eliminate fat and thin shots by forcing a proper weight shift toward the target. The drill naturally corrects over-the-top paths and early extension by encouraging the body to stay down through impact without requiring complex technical thoughts. By moving the ball to the extreme lead side of the stance, golfers are forced to move their swing arc forward, ensuring consistent ball-then-turf contact.
Position the ball opposite your lead foot (left foot for right-handers) while addressing the club in the center of your stance.
The primary goal is to hit the forward-positioned ball solidly, which forces the body to shift weight left and move the low point of the arc forward.
Use a '3-to-2' practice ratio: perform three reps of the drill followed by two normal shots where you visualize the ball being forward.
The drill naturally fixes early extension because you must stay 'down' in your posture to reach the forward ball.
This is an excellent pre-round warm-up to engage the 'caveman brain' and simplify swing thoughts before hitting the course.