Skying the Ball

The 'pop fly' of golf. The 'skied' shot flies high into the air because the clubhead contacts the ball's center.

Skied drives are often caused by teeing the ball too high. Correct by teeing so that one-half of the ball is visible above the clubhead.

Start back 'low and slow' with good extension away from the ball. Center the swing around the head. Avoid lifting the head and chopping down on the ball. Point your chin at the ball.

With skied short irons, check your grip. Try strengthening your grip a bit by rotating your hands 'clockwise'. Move your hands ahead of the ball in the setup and lead with your hands through the impact zone.

Position the ball more to the center of your stance, 2" to 3" inside your left heel.