Should you look in front of the ball when hitting irons?

Trying to keep your eye on the ball pretty much ensures that your club will bottom out too soon. If you want to hit crisp irons from the fairway, your focus should be well forward of the ball.
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What part of the ball do you look at when hitting irons?

If you're continually hitting the ground before the ball, focus your eyes on the front edge (target side) of the ball during the swing. It may not seem like much—the diameter of the golf ball is just 1.68 inches—but shifting your sight line forward even this small amount nudges your center of gravity toward the target.
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Do you look at the front or back of the golf ball?

At address, try looking at the very back edge of the ball and hold your eyes there throughout the swing. If you are trying to hit a specific kind of ball flight, such as a fade or a draw, you may want to look slightly to the inside or outside of the back of the ball as your ideal contact point.
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Should your hands be in front of the ball when hitting irons?

The grip and hands must be in front of the clubhead and ball. Many amateur golfers believe that the grip and clubhead come back to the position they are in during the setup. The hands and grip must move forward before the clubhead in order to properly compress and control the ball.
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Should you hover your golf irons?

Practice gripping the club securely in the fingers without tensing your arms. Hovering the club at address gives you this perfect feel for the clubhead while helping you avoid excessive tension throughout the swing. Your shots will be more consistent with less effort.
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What part of the ball do you look at? by Bobby Steiner



Should I aim in front of the golf ball?

Trying to keep your eye on the ball pretty much ensures that your club will bottom out too soon. If you want to hit crisp irons from the fairway, your focus should be well forward of the ball.
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Where should I aim my golf ball with an iron?

The key to striking a pure iron shot is to hit down on the ball, resulting in a divot in front of the ball. Most players aim at the back of the ball, resulting in 2 things: not hitting the ground in the correct place (if at all) and not hitting the ball first.
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Where is the sweet spot on an iron?

Hold your iron with the face open and drop a ball onto it, you will recognize the sweet spot when it springs off the face, this is the point where the metal is set to have its optimal flex and responsiveness. Usually, the sweet-spot is located in the center of the club sometimes slightly to the heel.
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Should you break your wrists in golf?

There is no 'proper' wrist hinge in golf. Many coaches suggest to start breaking your wrists once you pass parallel in the takeaway, while others advocate a one-piece takeaway and only allowing your wrists to hinge at the top of the backswing. Both methods can produce repeatable, powerful golf swings.
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How do you imagine a golf swing?

Visualization is not something you can do halfway – you really need to commit to the process. Start by looking down at the ball, and picture it taking off into the sky and floating all the way to your target. Picture the curve of the shot in the air, and how it is going to bounce and roll when it lands.
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Why is it important to keep your eye on the ball?

In order to be successful at something, it is important to not only start working for your goals, but also to continue working hard as you go and grow.
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How far should you hit a 7 iron?

Average 7 Iron Distances are following:

Beginning golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women) Intermediate golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women) Advanced golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)
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