Josh Bell provides a comprehensive masterclass on the new ball flight laws, explaining the physics of how a golf ball travels. He demonstrates how the club face angle primarily dictates the starting direction while the club path relative to the face creates curvature. This video is essential for golfers looking to diagnose their own misses and intentionally shape shots.
The club face angle at impact is responsible for roughly 75-85% of the ball's initial starting direction.
Curvature (hooking or slicing) is caused by the relationship between the club path and the face angle, not the path alone.
To hit a draw, the face must be closed relative to the path but open relative to the target line.
Understanding these laws allows a golfer to self-diagnose swing flaws on the range without an instructor.
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