How to Control Low Point (Stop Hitting Behind the Ball)
In this tutorial, Matt Baker explains how to fix fat and thin shots by mastering low point control through the 'Line of Compression.' Using Malaska Golf concepts, Baker demonstrates how the trail arm should push the shaft through impact rather than casting the clubhead. The video features a specific trail-arm-only drill to help golfers move their low point forward for crisper iron strikes.
For irons, the low point of the swing arc should be 1-2 inches ahead of the ball to ensure a descending blow.
The 'Line of Compression' occurs when the trail arm stays behind the shaft at impact, similar to movements in tennis or baseball.
Casting or 'throwing' the clubhead early causes the low point to move behind the ball, leading to fat or thin contact.
Using a trail-arm-only drill helps isolate the sensation of the arm pushing the club toward the target.
Combining the trail arm 'push' with a lead hip 'pull' squares the clubface and maximizes compression.