You MUST learn these golf shots!

Summary

In this video, the presenter demonstrates how to hit four key golf shots—low, high, fade, and draw—explaining their importance for adapting to various course conditions. The video covers techniques for each shot, focusing on adjusting swing speed, ball position, and clubface alignment. The low shot is great for windy conditions, while the high shot helps with firm greens. The fade and draw offer controlled shots for targeting specific pins. With practical tips and clear instruction, this video provides golfers with valuable tools to improve their game and lower their scores.

Takeaways

• 😀 Mastering four essential shots—low, high, fade, and draw—can significantly improve your golf game.
• 😀 Having the ability to adjust ball flight based on conditions (wind, green firmness) helps you play more effectively on the course.
• 😀 To hit a low shot, reduce loft, swing at 80% speed, and keep the ball slightly back from center in your stance.
• 😀 Hitting a low shot is ideal when facing windy conditions, as it minimizes air resistance and keeps the ball on the ground.
• 😀 For a high shot, add loft, increase speed, and finish with high hands to create a steeper angle of attack.
• 😀 A high shot is useful for attacking pins on firmer greens, as it lands steeper and stops more quickly.
• 😀 The fade shot starts left of the target and curves back, offering a controlled, high flight that’s great for attacking pins to the right.
• 😀 To hit a fade, align your body slightly left, aim the clubface slightly right, and swing across your body with a passive hand motion.
• 😀 The draw shot starts to the right and curves back, offering a desirable flight for golfers who struggle with slicing.
• 😀 For a draw, adjust your alignment to the right, close the clubface slightly, and swing from the inside out with a slight rotation of the forearms.
• 😀 Practicing all four shot types—low, high, fade, and draw—gives you a versatile set of tools to adapt to various golf course situations.

Q & A

Why is it important to learn how to hit different types of shots in golf?

Learning how to hit different types of shots helps players adjust to varying conditions on the golf course, such as wind, harder greens, or tricky pin placements. It also provides the flexibility to better control ball flight, making it easier to navigate different challenges on the course.

What is the key to hitting a low shot in golf?

To hit a low shot, you need to reduce the loft of the club and decrease swing speed. A key factor is having the shaft lean forward at impact to de-loft the club, which lowers the ball flight.

How can you adjust the setup to hit a lower shot?

To hit a lower shot, start by setting up with the shaft leaning forward. Additionally, use about 80% of your usual swing speed to take some power off the shot. Ball position should be just back from center, not excessively towards the right foot.

How does the ball position change when hitting a high shot?

For a high shot, position the ball slightly forward of center in your stance. Unlike with the low shot, you want to avoid leaning the shaft forward, and instead, focus on adding loft and swinging with more speed.

What should the follow-through look like when hitting a high shot?

When hitting a high shot, focus on finishing with your hands high. This will help you achieve a steeper angle of attack, promoting a higher ball flight.

What are the key elements for hitting a fade?

To hit a fade, you need to swing from left to right with a slightly open clubface. You should align your body to the left and make sure your hands remain passive during the swing to maintain control over the shot.

How can you set up to hit a fade more effectively?

For a fade, aim your body slightly left of your target, which will help you swing more across the ball. The clubface should be open to your path, and you should avoid allowing your hands to become too active through impact.

What is the importance of swing path and clubface relationship when hitting a draw?

To hit a draw, the swing path needs to be from the inside out, moving right to left, with the clubface slightly closed to the path. This creates the right conditions for the ball to curve back towards the target.

How should you adjust your setup when attempting a draw?

For a draw, align your body to the right of the target (feet, hips, and shoulders). Then, slightly close the clubface relative to your body alignment to promote the necessary inside-out swing path for the draw.

What is the advantage of being able to hit a draw in golf?

Hitting a draw is highly desirable for golfers, particularly those who tend to slice the ball. It provides a controlled flight and can help get the ball closer to pins, especially when they're positioned on the right side of the green.