Hands in front?

[nownot]

I know when hitting irons you want your hands to be sightly in front so the divot is slightly in front of the ball. Is the same true for higher irons 5-3? I can't seem to hit these for anything but pw-6 is like butter.

Also is the approach different for drivers and fairway woods? I feel like I'm trying to use the same swing for all types of clubs but have a feeling they should be different.

Thanks for any help.

[gir]

I believe the only club you want with a backwards lean, or the hands slightly behind is the driver, of course to hit it on the upswing. The 3-5 irons, the hands can be ahead as well, or as far back as being even with the ball where the shaft is vertical. Generally, you definitely don't want any backwards lean, excepting the driver.