The best players hit more of them; the worst players hit less of them. Ball striking, in other words. Getting off the tee with some decent distance relatively safely, consistently.

Remember, the best swings aren't the prettiest—they're the most repeatable. These drills will give you the feedback to build consistency that transfers directly to the course.

The point of this drill is to help you check your swing’s low point when hitting each ball, Larkin says. For the high tee, start with the clubhead hovering even with the ball. Then, try to match ...