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Hitting good iron shots in golf requires a combination of proper technique, consistency, and mental focus. Here are some tips to help you improve your iron play:

1. Setup: Start with a proper setup by aligning your body parallel to the target line. Position the golf ball in the center of your stance, or slightly ahead of center for shorter irons, and distribute your weight evenly on both feet.

2. Grip: Hold the club with a relaxed grip, allowing your hands to feel connected to the club without excessive tension. Make sure your grip pressure is consistent throughout the swing.

3. Posture: Maintain a balanced and athletic posture with your spine straight and your knees slightly flexed. Keep your upper body tilted slightly forward from the hips, and maintain a natural spine angle throughout the swing.

4. Swing Plane: Swing the club along the proper swing plane to promote consistent ball striking and accuracy. For iron shots, the club should travel on a slightly descending path through impact, striking the ball before making contact with the ground.

1. Ball Position: Position the golf ball back in your stance, closer to your back foot. This will help you hit down on the ball and produce a lower trajectory.

2. Club Selection: Use a club with less loft, such as a 3-iron or a 4-iron, as these clubs will naturally produce lower shots compared to higher lofted clubs.

3. Hands Ahead: At address, lean your weight slightly toward your target and keep your hands ahead of the ball. This promotes a downward strike at impact, creating a lower ball flight.

4. Compact Swing: Take a shorter backswing and follow-through. A compact swing will reduce the height of the shot and keep the trajectory lower.

5. Strong Grip: Consider using a slightly stronger grip (rotating both hands to the right for right-handed players) to help reduce the clubface loft at impact.