Ball-Striking & Contact Drills
1. Towel Drill (Pure Contact)
Goal: Eliminate fat shots
- Place a towel 4–6 inches behind the ball
- Hit shots without touching the towel
Why it works: Forces proper low point and compression
2. Line Drill
Goal: Consistent strike position
- Draw a line on the ground
- Place the ball just forward of the line
- Strike the ball and line
Pro tip: No divot before the line
3. Gate Drill
Goal: Center-face contact
- Place two tees just wider than your clubhead
- Swing through without hitting tees
Instant feedback on heel/toe strikes
🎯 Accuracy & Shot Control
4. 9-Shot Drill
Goal: Shot-making mastery
Hit:
- Low / Mid / High
- Draw / Straight / Fade
This is a tour-level drill that dramatically improves control.
5. Alignment Stick Drill
Goal: Eliminate push/pull misses
- One stick on target line
- One stick for foot alignment
Most golfers aim poorly without realizing it.
⛳ Short Game Drills (Fastest Way to Lower Scores)
6. Up-and-Down Challenge
Goal: Real-world scoring improvement
- Chip or pitch
- Putt until holed
- Track success rate (50%+ is excellent)
7. Clock Putting Drill
Goal: Pressure putting
- Place 6 balls in a 3–6 ft circle
- Make all putts in a row
Miss one? Start over.
🏠 At-Home Golf Drills (No Ball Needed)
8. Slow-Motion Swing Drill
Goal: Better mechanics
- Swing at 25–50% speed
- Hold balance at finish
Tour players do this daily
9. Impact Position Drill
Goal: Shaft lean & compression
- Practice stopping at impact position
- Hands ahead of clubhead
Builds correct muscle memory
🧠 Mental & Practice Structure Drill
10. Random Practice Drill
Goal: Transfer skills to the course
- Change club & target every shot
Avoid hitting the same club repeatedly.
🔥 Weekly Practice Blueprint (45–60 min)
- 10 min: Short game
- 15 min: Contact drills
- 15 min: Accuracy & random practice
- 10 min: Putting
If you want, I can:
- Build a skill-specific plan (driver, irons, short game)
- Create beginner vs advanced drill sets
- Tailor drills to handicap level or swing flaw