Where to Position the Golf Ball For Iron Play
Posted: Sunday, June 07, 2009
by Jakobus Nel
The Golf Lesson
Ball position is one of the fundamental aspects of iron play. Placing it in the incorrect position can have severe consequences on the outcome of your shots and therefore this is a very important aspect that you have to get right at address.
Now the basic rule for ball positioning in your iron play is that the shorter clubs should be played from the center of your stance and the longer clubs further forward in your stance. So if you have a shot that requires a pitching or sand wedge, the ball should be placed in the center of your stance and a lot closer to your body than it would be if you were hitting a three iron.
Consequently for a three iron the ball should be placed just inside your left heel. Now the reason for the different positions is too change the angle of approach of the club head to the ball so that the optimum angle is utilized when contact is made.
Therefore when using a wedge the center position of the ball forces you to have a steep angle of approach. This helps the ball get up faster and higher in the air and imparts more backspin on it.
With the ball position on the inside of your left heel with the longer irons your swing path will be more shallow helping you to hit it further and straighter. This is one of the keys to solid iron play. I hope this helps.
Jakobus Nel is the owner of The Golf Lesson, a successful golf instructional website. To improve your iron play visit http://www.thegolflesson.co.za/improve-my-iron-play.htm
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