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Driving - Shrinking Goal Posts

From one aim line, learn what you need to feel to control start direction using the clubface at impact. Start extreme then slowly move closer to centre. Part of Driving — Start Direction training — score against par, track every attempt in the app, and see real improvement.

Intermediate Par 4 Max 8 10 min ~8 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

Driving - Shrinking Goal Posts

GOAL

From one aim line, learn what you need to feel to control start direction using the clubface at impact. Start extreme then slowly move closer to centre.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Driver
COACH TIPS
  • Start with half swings as this can be easier to control to begin with.
  • The largest factor in the direction in which a ball goes is clubface aim at impact. Learn to control this better, and you will shoot lower scores.
  • Be as extreme as you want with the first shots. Set those goal posts as big as you like to give you room to work back to centre.
  • Take note of what YOU need to feel to change the clubface at imoact. Do you need to point the toe of the club for up or down in the takeway? Do you need to rotate your forearms more or less through impact? Experiment and see what you need to feel.

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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