Warren Bennett demonstrates the 'Ball Forward Drill' designed to help golfers achieve consistent ball-then-turf contact. By placing the ball significantly forward in the stance and maintaining a stable head position, players are forced to 'educate' their hands and arms to create lag and reach a proper impact position. This exercise specifically fixes casting and early extension, leading to better compression and cleaner iron strikes.
Positioning the ball off the lead toe forces the hands to lead the clubhead into the impact zone.
Keep your head still during the drill to ensure the hands and arms are doing the work, rather than the shoulders lunging.
The drill helps eliminate early extension and 'casting' by creating a feeling of extreme lag.
Once the drill is mastered, return to a normal ball position while retaining the sensation of hitting a ball placed forward.
Executing this in a bunker by drawing a line is a great variation for visualizing low-point control.