How to hit the BALL FIRST then GROUND

Do you need to know how to hit the ball first then the ground to make sure you hit more good shots? If so you need to watch this video.

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[tomlee]

I think yours was the first channel that I really understood the principal of getting the low point ahead of the ball. I'd never taken a divot and no lesson I'd had really explained it. I'm getting there, with more 'clean' strikes and more distance (and, yes, divots..), although not yet every time. Still, I have 50 years (I'm an OAP) of wrong strikes to overcome. So, thank you for finally getting this message through in a simple, understandable way. It is very much appreciated Ali.

[tomlee]

Update from my comment of 6 days ago. It finally clicked. Only played 9 yesterday but shot 3 over for those 9. I am (was!) 22.3 handicap. Now down to 20.7 and am looking for 18. The difference is more consistent iron hitting and, yes, taking divots. Playing again tomorrow (18 holes) and can't wait to see if I can continue the improvements or if it was a flash in the pan! Thanks again Ali.

[markk]

what helps me with this is on the back swing straighten out the trail leg(helps turn the hips and prevents me from sliding back), lead should down towards the ball (tilt the shoulders). It amazing how a couple of simple moves in the golf swing can make such a big difference. Watch some Tom Saguto videos and he gives really good examples on how to do this.

[bertjayl]

Awesome tip im struggling right now with my irons will be trying this when I'm next at the range cheers

[josephmorello]

After watching this video I am sure I will enjoy a better golf season 2022 thanks

[georgefink]

Thanks Alastair. Exactly what I need just now. Hopefully this lesson reduces the frustration greatly.

[stevenklinkhamer]

Sounds good and makes sense. Thanks for the tips. May be hope for my golf swing yet!

[geofffloyd]

Very well explained Ali. Is this ok for senior golfers with stiffer hips do you think?

[pasbal]

Super well explained! Thanks for that. Now just have to practice!!

[MA-jxum]

Great short video explaining key components of swing - helpful

[lduranceau]

Can I ask your opinion? In order to get that feeling of attaining the club face ahead of the ball at impact, which I've never understood until now, I've been changing my practice sessions as follows: instead of taking a full swing, I'm taking the club ( a 7 iron) back to the 9:30 position (ie, 50% shorter than usual), then shifting my weight to the left, while I try to maintain my right elbow close to my right side. I find that this has allowed me to hit almost 80% of my practice shots beautifully! The ball is always hit first, then the turf. Also, the distance I'm getting is almost incredible compared to before, due to the solid contact. Do you think I should continue this in my quest to get my club face ahead of the ball at impact? Thanks a bunch.

[justanaussie]

Push your, back foot, big toe into the ground on the backswing, release on the downswing. I have also brought with stance width closer. As soon as you slow your swing down and strike the ball first your handicap will drop. I have dropped 5 strokes. I only practice with 15 balls. But only as a warm up before a game. I don’t practice anymore. My golf is improving.

[hjm]

Thanks for the video…this is my problem, I don’t consistently hit the ball first and then the ground…im usually hitting behind the ball or topping it, so frustrating

[timdench]

Another great instructional video. Thanks very much.

[jamiesloan]

The left side extending, and the left shoulder turning up, are also 2 things that keep you from taking a massive divot. I appreciate you pointing out the straightening of the left leg through impact. However, DO NOT straighten the left leg by only sliding the hips forward, without rotating the hips. You pointed out the rotation part very nicely. I just wanted to warn people about the hip slide thing. Great video.

[dennishammer]

Good tip for striking ball then ground. What did you do to straighten your hook out. I suffer from them as well.
Thanks.

[chrisowen]

After watching your video I can’t wait to get to the range and try this out thanks

[robpatyna]

very well explained !! that's me for sure

[edallen]

For us older golfers, do you think that a slower backswing will allow us to make that weight shift into the front leg easier or would that be a bad idea?

[sitaylor]

I like the throwing the ball example. First time I've seen this one I think. Explains the required early front foot pressure very well.