The Best Golf Drill to Instantly Improve Ball Striking!
Adam Bazalgette from Scratch Golf Academy demonstrates the 'Tilted Nail' drill to immediately improve iron ball striking and compression. By visualizing a nail driven into the back of the ball, golfers can master forward shaft lean and consistent impact. The video also covers lead-hand practice and a simplified takeaway technique using mallet imagery to enhance swing sequence and power.
Use the imagery of a tilted nail to ensure you strike the ball before the ground.
Forward shaft lean is essential for compressing the ball and controlling trajectory.
Practice with your lead hand only to improve the stability of your wrist through impact.
Simplify your takeaway by imagining a mallet-like movement, which prevents over-rotating the clubhead.
Build speed gradually by starting with small, precise strikes before moving to full swings.
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