Clay Ballard of Top Speed Golf introduces the 'Ultimate Drill' for achieving consistent iron strikes. By combining the B29 Blue Brick training aid for shallowing the club with a spray-line drill for low-point control, golfers learn to come from the inside and shift their weight forward for crisp, ball-first contact.
Place a strike spray line on the ground and position the ball 2 inches in front of it to practice hitting the ground in front of the ball.
Use an obstacle like the Blue Brick or an alignment stick to force a shallow, inside-out club path.
The key to consistent divots is shifting weight to the lead side before the downswing starts while the hands stay back.
Visualize a nail sticking out of the back of the ball and aim to drive it down and through to improve ground contact.
The 'pro version' of the drill involves placing the ball directly on the line and starting the divot immediately on the front side.
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