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With golf tryouts starting monday I need help and quick. Went to the range today but all my irons felt like i was hitting the middle or upper half of the ball with the bottom of the club. The ball was going in the air but with no distance at all. Can any one give me some tips to get rid of this?

Speed LD F Stiff Shaft 9.5*
3dx dc 2 ironwood 17*
3dx dc 4 ironwood 23*
710 AP1 5 - P
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Sounds to me like you are topping the ball. It may be getting some air as the ball is bouncing off of the turf and rolling a bit. First of, just relax. You may be putting extra pressure on yourself as you know that tryouts are soon. Concentrate on keeping your head down. When I start looking to see the ball I start hitting thin shots. You could also practice some chipping. A chip is just a shorter version of the full swing. If you are hitting your chips well, then progress to a longer swing until you reach a full swing. Just relax though, and good luck in your tryouts.

Driver: MP-600 9.5 w/ Fujikura E360 Stiff Shaft
4 Wood: F-60 16.5 w/ Exsar FS3 Stiff Shaft
Irons:MP-57 3-PW w/ Dynamic Gold S300 Shafts
Wedges: MP-R Black-Ni 52, 56, & 60
Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Ball: ProV1/ProV1xGrips: Winn Xi7

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Check your ball position and make sure your practice swing is just like your regular swing. "Take your practice swing with a ball in the way." So to speak.

Confused on what you mean. Could you elaborate?

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When I used to have this problem, I would focus on keeping my eye on the ball during the swing and maintaining my body position. Shortening my swing up would also help me accomplish this as I have the tendency to rise up a bit when I am swinging a bit too hard.

Keep working at it :)

I have to agree with an earlier statement - Relaxing is the most important thing.
Currently Playing:
Driver: Redline RPM 460CC 10*
Irons: American Standard Custom 3-SW
Putter: White Hot XG #1
Golf Ball: Big BerthaGolf Bag: FT Performance Stand BagWhere I Golf:Sussex Golf and Curling Club - Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada
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Sounds like you're hitting thin, probably by bouncing into the ball. I'm sure the pressure of tryouts has you looking up for the ball flight. This just means you are committed to making the team. Now be committed to the shot.

You can keep your head down during the shot, or you can hang your head low after the shot, I prefer the first. Keeping your head down is an old maxim, but really the idea is that it keeps your spine angle intact. I have this problem on the range sometimes, and I just focus on firing down into the ball with my right shoulder. Whatever mechanically helps you, go with it. Just know that if you commit to the shot, and stay in the shot, the ball will come out with authority. Good luck.
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