The Truth About Shaft Lean with Every Club

Stop guessing your impact position and start compressing the ball like a pro. This is the Complete Guide to Shaft Lean in the Golf Swing. Many golfers obsess over getting that "tour pro look" at impact, but most end up forcing it, leading to thin shots, fat strikes, and a massive loss in distance. In this video, I’m breaking down the facts vs. the feels of shaft lean to show you exactly how the best players in the world deliver the club. What You’ll Learn in This Guide: The Magic Numbers: Why 2–3° of lean at address turns into 8–12° at impact. The Setup Secret: My "inside the lead leg" benchmark to ensure your grip and shaft lean are perfectly married from the start. Wedge vs. Iron vs. Driver: Why trying to create shaft lean with your driver is likely costing you 20+ yards off the tee. The Face Angle Connection: How your clubface dictates your hand position (and how to fix it). The 2D Illusion: Why what you see on camera isn't always what's actually happening in 3D space. Stop "holding onto angles" and start letting the club work for you. Whether you're struggling with a "flippy" release or you're dragging the handle too far forward, these drills and benchmarks will transform your ball striking. FREE Golf Swing 101 Class here: https://www.markcrossfieldgolf.com/how-to-play-golf-101 0:00 - The Shaft Lean Obsession 0:45 - Mid Irons: Setup vs. Impact Facts 2:15 - The "Inside Leg" Benchmark for Grip 3:40 - Wedges: The Danger of Too Much Lean 5:10 - Face Angle: The Secret Driver of Shaft Lean 7:00 - Practice Drill: Last Parallel Exercise 8:30 - Driver Strategy: Why You Must Add Loft 10:15 - The Camera Illusion: 2D vs. 3D Reality 11:50 - Ball Position Drills for Better Impact Watch the measured truth about Shaft lean from the AMG boys here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fsOMkOecNg NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE LESSONS WITH MARK CROSSFIELD, check out his packages here: https://skillest.com/coach/markcrossfield ----- SAVE MONEY and support the channel by using my affiliate links. I've partnered with top companies to offer discounts on launch monitors, training aids, range finders, and more. Check out all my affiliate deals here: https://crossfieldgolf.info/Affiliate-Discounts ----- Sign up for my FREE golf tips newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/ -----