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Position the clubhead correctly in front of the ball

The best videos selected by Fred P to help you learn how to position your clubhead over the ball

Lessons on “Club Position in Relation to the Ball”

11 videos

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Front and sole at the address

Square clubface confirmed by the grip, sole on the heel, or toe up: how to position the club behind the ball without tensing up.

2 min

Beginner / IntermediateClubface Square at the address: the grip test

Jason Baile · 335K views 🇬🇧★★★★

8 min

BeginnerThe club's sole is flat at address: should you force it?

Simon Camirand · 72K views 🇫🇷★★★★

7 min

BeginnerClub award presented at address: Shawn Clement

Shawn Clement · 16K views 🇫🇷★★★

5 min

Beginner / IntermediateClub Shaft Position at Address: Me and My Golf

Andy Proudman · 378K views 🇬🇧★★★★

Aim with the clubface

First look at a point in between, then at your eyes, then at your feet: this setup prevents you from aiming too far to the right.

4 min

Beginner / IntermediateAiming Too Far to the Right: The Setup Command That Corrects It

Sean Foley · 223K views 🇬🇧★★★★

7 min

BeginnerAiming Using an Intermediate Point: The Simple Method

Rick Shiels · 748K views 🇬🇧★★★★

5 min

Intermediate / ExpertSquare Clubface at Address, Looking Open: Mike Malaska

Mike Malaska · 183K views 🇬🇧★★★★

Knees and the Start of the Backswing

The lace marker for knee flexion, and a side that still faces the ball at the start of the backswing.

7 min

BeginnerBending Your Knees at the Address: Use the Shoelaces as a Guide

Simon Camirand · 62K views 🇫🇷★★★★★

9 min

BeginnerClubface at the Start of the Backswing: Keep It Looking at the Ball

Simon Camirand · 24,000 views 🇫🇷★★★★★

Slanted grip, hands in front

The angle of the club shaft varies depending on the club: this is what the hands must do in front of the clubhead to compress the ball.

14 min

Intermediate / ExpertShaft lean by club: irons, wedges, and driver

Mark Crossfield · 41K views 🇬🇧★★★★

19 min

Intermediate / ExpertHands in front of the clubhead at impact to compress the ball

Gabriel Anglade · 82K views 🇫🇷★★★★

Follow these top drills to achieve the perfect golf finish

Position the clubhead correctly in front of the ball

Front and sole at the address

Aim with the clubface

Knees and the Start of the Backswing

Slanted grip, hands in front

In summary: How to Position Your Clubhead Correctly in Front of the Ball When Playing Golf

Positioning the clubhead correctly in front of the ball determines the rest of the swing

When on the irons, position the heel of the clubhead in front of the ball

On the wood swing, make sure the clubhead stays pointed at the ball as it rises.