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Driver - Intermediate Target Target Drill

Hit ten shots directly over a mark a few feet ahead so you judge start line at real speed without being fooled by where the ball finishes downrange. Part of Driving — Start Direction training — score against par, track every attempt in the app, and see real improvement.

Beginner Par 8 Max 10 10 min ~10 balls
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Why this drill

What this drill fixes

Where the ball starts is almost entirely controlled by the club face at impact. Push it right, pull it left — the face is responsible. Start direction drills like this one train you to aim and deliver the face accurately, so you can hit the ball where you're aiming, fix a slice, or reduce a pull. This is the foundation of consistent ball-striking. Part of TeeBetter's Start Direction training.

Instructions

Practice steps

Preview the flow here — full setup, scoring, and every step unlock in the app.

01 — THE CHALLENGE

Driver - Intermediate Target Target Drill

GOAL

Hit ten shots directly over a mark a few feet ahead so you judge start line at real speed without being fooled by where the ball finishes downrange.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Driver
OPTIONAL (ENHANCES)
Towel Tee Alignment Sticks Ball Marker Chalk Pen
COACH TIPS
  • Use anything you want as your intermediate target. It can be a tee, leaf, another ball, or even an alignment stick.
  • Follow your routine each time, create clear intentions and commit. Ignore finish position but score on start direction alone.
  • Imagine where that club needs to be at impact to set the ball off on your desired line.

FAQ

Common questions about Start Direction drills

What's the best drill to fix my slice?

Start direction and face-to-path drills. Gate drills (like Thread the Needle, Shrinking Goal Posts) train where the ball starts by focusing on face angle; curve drills (Curve From the Line, Curve to the Line, The Big Miss) train face and path together so you can reduce curvature or learn to hit a draw. Use a par and score every shot so you have a number to improve.

How do I stop pushing or pulling the ball?

Face control and start-line awareness. Drills that focus on where the ball starts and gate work with half swings help you feel and see face direction at impact. Practice with a clear target and score so you get objective feedback instead of relying on feel alone.

Practice this drill in the app — track every score, beat par, and see your progress over time. Free to start.

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