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One of the things that amateur golfers struggle with the most is making consistent contact with the golf ball. This can be driven by many different factors. They may not have a repeatable swing. Maybe they are not setting the ball up in their stance correctly. Or, perhaps they are not reaching the right position at impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will specifically address the last point: the golf impact position. The golf impact position includes the components of your swing that should be in alignment when you\u2019re hitting your shot. We\u2019ll discuss what the golf impact position is, how to find the ideal position, and some drills that you can do to improve your position at impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golf Impact Position<\/strong> \u2014 The Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During a golf swing, impact occurs when the clubface makes contact with the ball. This happens near the bottom of your downswing, before you begin your follow-through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a golfer looking to improve your game, you may want to take a closer look at the impact position. Golfers who are not able to routinely repeat their impact position typically struggle with inconsistent ball striking and errant golf shots. Being able to repeat a solid impact position can help you hit straighter shots and ultimately play some of your best golf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need an idea of what consistent impact looks like, take a look at your club head. If there are ball marks all across the head, you likely are not making consistent impact. If you are making consistent impact, there should be a worn-in spot<\/a> on the center of the club face.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, there are a few key characteristics indicative of an ideal golf impact position. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the things you need to strive for at impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the Ideal <\/strong>Golf Impact Position<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are a few of the fundamentals that typically go into the golf impact position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you receive golf instruction, your coach may implement a few personal preferences that better fit your swing. At the end of the day, the ideal golf impact position is one that you can repeat and make solid contact with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having said that, let\u2019s explore some of the things your coach may look for when helping you find the ideal golf impact position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hands in a Forward Position<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you make contact with the ball, your hands should be in front of the club head. PGA Tour professional Tiger Woods demonstrates this perfectly in his swing<\/a>. Essentially, the club head should lag behind your hands. If not, you may either scoop the club or cast the club.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can implement a slight shaft lean at setup, which will push your hands forward, out in front of your ball position. However, when doing this, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that you want to maintain a square clubface. Both your hands and your clubface should be pointing at your target line when making contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consistent <\/strong>Spine Angle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a proper golf swing<\/a>, a lot of the upper-body rotation occurs at the hips. Your spine angle should remain consistent through the swing. This includes the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n