How to Hit Your Irons Higher

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Stand close to the ball so you can swing straight down at it.. Position the ball closer to your front foot.. Put the ball on a tee to raise it up about 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm).

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1

Stand close to the ball so you can swing straight down at it.

Step 1

Stand close to the ball so you can swing straight down at it.

2

Position the ball closer to your front foot.

Step 2

Position the ball closer to your front foot.

3

Put the ball on a tee to raise it up about 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm).

Step 3

Put the ball on a tee to raise it up about 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm).

4

Bend your knees slightly so you can get underneath the ball.

Step 4

Bend your knees slightly so you can get underneath the ball.

5

Raise your front shoulder a bit higher than your back shoulder.

Step 5

Raise your front shoulder a bit higher than your back shoulder.

6

Tilt the club head slightly away from you, towards the ball's outside edge.

Step 6

Tilt the club head slightly away from you, towards the ball's outside edge.

7

Grip the club loosely and stay loose throughout your swing.

Step 7

Grip the club loosely and stay loose throughout your swing.

8

Shift 60% of your weight to your rear leg before your backswing.

Step 8

Shift 60% of your weight to your rear leg before your backswing.

9

Rotate your hip and shoulder back to generate power.

Step 9

Rotate your hip and shoulder back to generate power.

10

Bring your hands up behind your head on the backswing.

Step 10

Bring your hands up behind your head on the backswing.

11

Swing with your body for a lot of speed and power.

Step 11

Swing with your body for a lot of speed and power.

12

Hit the golf ball right in the center for a strong shot.

Step 12

Hit the golf ball right in the center for a strong shot.

13

Follow-through vertically to send the ball high.

Step 13

Follow-through vertically to send the ball high.

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