Golf
Driver Center-Strike Mapping
Centered contact
6 min
3 sets of 3-5 balls.
Beginner
Why this drill
Train repeatable center-face contact before chasing speed or shape.
Setup
Use removable impact spray/face tape where permitted, or a safe dry-erase strike marker designed for clubface use.
How to perform it
- 1Hit sets of three at 70-80% speed.
- 2Record strike location after each shot.
- 3Adjust setup distance and delivery only enough to move the pattern toward center.
Key feel
Balanced swing with awareness of where the face meets the ball.
Success cue
Strike pattern clusters closer to center over successive sets.
Recommended reps
3 sets of 3-5 balls.
Progression
Increase to normal speed while preserving strike pattern.
Common mistake
Swinging harder as soon as one centered strike occurs.