Impact Position

The specific position and alignment of the golf club, hands, and body at the moment of ball contact, crucial for determining ball flight characteristics and contact quality. Proper impact position includes club face square to target, hands ahead of ball (with irons), and body in balanced athletic position. Understanding impact position helps golfers develop consistent ball-striking and troubleshoot swing faults. Professional golfers work extensively on achieving and maintaining optimal impact position under various conditions. Impact position directly influences distance, accuracy, and ball flight patterns.