The key to crisp iron shots is making contact with ball first, then the turf second. In this video, Titleist staff member Ryan Hager shares a great drill to help you get the feel of the handle of the club beating the clubhead to the ball. When the handle wins the race, you create forward shaft lean, a critical impact condition you need in order to take divots after the ball, not before it.

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