Hitting 2I and 4I Hybrids Help.

[huskylawyer]

I'm a noobie golfer and high handicapper, but I'm seeing exponential improvement in my driving off the tee, chipping and putting.   I've taken a few lessons, but I haven't been able to hit my hybrids consistently.  It is frustrating, as I'll hit a relatively straight 200 yard drive, but on a long par 4 or par five it takes me a few hits to get to the green because my hybrid play is so horrible.  I usually top the ball, or slice it badly.  The 2I hybrid is incredibly difficult to hit (10% chance of hitting a halfway decent shot, whereas with 4I hyrid I'm at 30% or so).

With my irons, I've learned to "attack the ball" and ideally, leave a divet in front of the ball (I'm reading "The Impact Zone" and like this theories on where the divet should be and how to attack the ball).   With the driver, I use a more sweeping motion (not sure if this is ideal), with good results.

Do you hit a hybrid more like your driver, or more like your irons?  When setting up, should I place the ball forward of my stance (i.e., in front of my left heel; like a driver) and use a more sweeping motion, or should my club face come down at the ball (and leave a divet in front of the ball).

Thoughts?  Thanks in advance.

[huskylawyer]

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Help me out you low handicappers!  If you need more info, let me know.

[kilbyman]

Sounds like you are struggling to shift your weight forward. There is a checklist to make sure this happens. 1) When you turn on your backswing, keep your weight centered, shifting it no further back then the arch of your back foot. 2) End the backswing with a weight shift forward. I would suggest feeling like you are planting on your left foot, which starts the hips moving forwards. From there, the club should be moving on plane and just swing through towards the target. Also, you could be throwing away your wrist angles. If you get the forward weight shift going properly, and whip your club through impact instead of hitting at the ball or scooping it, you should be able to blast those hybrids high and straight. For further clarification, check out the slide the hips and flying wedge threads.