If you want to test your ball positioning, take a slow practice swing. Find the ball position that lets you keep the club as straight as possible. If you’re too far away from the ball, your swing plane will be more horizontal. This will keep the ball low and hit it off to the sides.
Don’t put the ball any more than 1-2 ball lengths towards your front foot. Otherwise, you’ll hit it on the top and it won’t go very high.
The legal tee height for golf is up to 4 in (10 cm), so don’t go above that when you’re practicing. [6] X Research source
You might have to adjust your ball position again after you bend your knees, since your club might scrape the ground. Do another slow practice swing to make sure you can keep the club as straight as possible without hitting the ground.
If you’re worried about the club flying out of your hands, use good-quality gloves with a strong grip.
Don’t throw all your weight forward when you swing. Maintain this weight distribution through the whole swing for a high shot. [13] X Research source
Avoid sliding your hips back and forth during your swing. This won’t give you any power and it throws your swing off. Be sure to actually your hips and shoulder back to get more power.
If you can’t tell where your hands are going on your backswing, have someone watch and tell you. You could also put a camera behind you during your swing and review the video later.
When your swing is complete, your rear hip and shoulder should be facing your target. This is how you know you swung enough. Keep your head back behind the ball while you’re swinging. This gets a lot of weight behind the ball for more lift and power.
If the ball is flying too low, then you may be hitting it above the center. Check your swing trajectory to see where you’re making contact, and adjust your stance or swing if you have to hit the ball lower.
Remember to keep about 60% of your weight on your back foot during the whole swing, including the follow-through.
