Originally Posted by jimbowally

I am an 8 handicap and I'm having a little trouble striking the ball. I know to be a good iron player, you need to hit down on the ball and hit the ball first, then take the divot. I have a tendency to hook or hit a shot fat, both from swinging too hard. I can still hit my irons a long way (6 Iron 185-190). But my mid irons don't spin much when they hit the green. Does anyone have any tips? I think it might be ball position. Do I need to play the ball back a little?

-Jim