Strike the ball first.
Build better iron contact by controlling where the club reaches the bottom of its swing. Place the orange Strike Wedge just behind the golf ball and practice making clean contact without touching the aid.
10 shots per round. Set your goal, track successful contacts, and try to improve your score.
What you need
- Orange Strike Wedge training aid
- Alignment stick placed safely outside the swing path
- 10 golf balls and an iron (7-iron recommended)
- Hitting mat or suitable practice turf
- Trackman (optional)
How to set up
- Place the golf ball on the hitting surface.
- Position the Strike Wedge a short distance directly behind the ball, leaving a safe gap.
- Place the alignment stick parallel to your target line, clear of the club path.
- Take your normal iron stance and choose a realistic goal out of 10.
The 10-ball challenge
- Make a smooth, controlled iron swing.
- Earn one point if you strike the ball cleanly without touching the orange training aid.
- If you hit the aid, score zero and adjust before the next attempt.
- Repeat for ten balls and record your total.
Score & improve
Beginner: 5/10 clean strikes
Intermediate: 7/10 clean strikes
Advanced: 9/10 clean strikes
Record round one, repeat the challenge, and try to beat your personal best.
Trackman example: The recorded 7-iron shot showed a -5.6° attack angle; it is an example, not a universal target.
The actual practice setup
Use this photograph to see the orange aid positioned behind the golf ball. The club should reach the ball without contacting the aid.
View Drill Card No. 6 →← All Full Swing DrillsWatch the Player Swing
See the drill in action. The video may take a little time to finish processing on Wix.
Watch the Trackman Feedback
Review the measured attack angle and contact feedback alongside the swing demonstration.