I Learned How To Make The Iron Swing as Easy as Possible
Driving · Oct 1, 2026 · 24K views · 314 likes
Struggling to hit your irons flush? In this video, we break down the simplest iron golf swing technique so you can compress the ball, eliminate duffs and tops, and stop missing short and right. Most golfers accidentally ruin their iron play before the swing even starts by mishandling their grip angle, leaning back like a driver, or locking the trail arm. Follow this 5-step checklist—from pre-baking your shaft lean at address to mastering the crucial 4-inch lateral shift into impact—to make your iron swing repeatable and effortless. Video Chapters: 00:00 - The Simplest Iron Swing Overview 00:25 - The Grip & Shaft Lean Mistake (Stop Missing Right) 01:45 - Body Stacking vs. Driver Tilt at Address 02:50 - The Right Arm Fold Hack for an Easy Backswing 03:45 - Centered Shoulder Turn & Low Point Control Drill 04:55 - The 4-Inch Lateral Shift for Maximum Compression 06:10 - The Step Drill for Perfect Impact Timing 06:45 - How Far Should You Hit Your 7-Iron? FREE Golf Swing 101 Class here: https://www.markcrossfieldgolf.com/how-to-play-golf-101 NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE LESSONS WITH MARK CROSSFIELD, check out his packages here: https://skillest.com/coach/markcrossfield ----- SAVE MONEY and support the channel by using my affiliate links. I've partnered with top companies to offer discounts on launch monitors, training aids, range finders, and more. Check out all my affiliate deals here: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/c/affiliates ----- Sign up for my FREE golf tips newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/ -----
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