To hit a good iron off the deck, you have to make ball-first contact, then catch the ground in front of that spot. My research indicates that the average tour player's swing bottoms out four inches in front of the ball's position. That means the clubhead is still moving downward through impact. Most amateurs I've tested bottom out at the ball or an inch or two behind it. That leads to fat shots or thin hits on the upswing. It's no mystery why these golfers would rather have a little cushion under the shot. To improve your iron play, we'll talk about getting rid of some common misconceptions, like Keep your eye on the ball. I've asked golf professional David Beck to demonstrate three drills I've developed that will get you loving the short grass.