Want that crisp, compressed iron strike? Start with forward shaft lean. ⛳️
Scratch Golf Academy demonstrates how establishing forward shaft lean at impact leads to crisp, compressed iron strikes. By keeping the club handle ahead of the head through impact, golfers lower effective loft and improve ball striking consistency.
Position the handle ahead of the clubhead at impact to compress the ball efficiently.
Forward shaft lean helps put the club's sweet spot directly onto the back of the ball.
Controlling shaft angle de-lofts the clubface and provides superior trajectory control.
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