Trying To Hit Down Was Ruining His Irons... Until We Did This

Name: Trying To Hit Down Was Ruining His Irons... Until We Did This
Uploaded: 2026-08-03T18:30:08.000Z
Duration: 38 min 2 s
Channel: Meandmygolf
Description: Meandmygolf analyzes a player whose attempt to hit down on irons created a steep downswing and heavy divots. By diagnosing poor setup alignment and an upper-body lunge in transition, the instructors introduce alignment checks and a high-tee shallowing drill. This helps elevate the lead shoulder through impact, shallowing the club path for cleaner, more consistent iron contact.

Meandmygolf analyzes a player whose attempt to hit down on irons created a steep downswing and heavy divots. By diagnosing poor setup alignment and an upper-body lunge in transition, the instructors introduce alignment checks and a high-tee shallowing drill. This helps elevate the lead shoulder through impact, shallowing the club path for cleaner, more consistent iron contact.

Aiming closed or right forces your upper body to lunge forward and swing steep over the top to pull shots online.
Lunging forward with the lead shoulder in transition steepens the attack angle, causing heavy chunks and shank misses.
Rehearse your takeaway to confirm the shaft is parallel to your target line when level with the ground.
Practice hitting irons off high tees with a higher lead shoulder feel through impact to shallow your downswing plane.

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