Tiger Woods Nine Shot Flight Mastery

Master full trajectory control using the Tiger Woods practice routine to hit low, medium, and high draws, fades, and straight shots.

5 time blocks, 45 minutes in total.

Time blocks

Alignment and Target Selection: 5 min
Pick a clear visual target and line up alignment sticks on the range
Low Trajectory Flighting: 10 min
Hit low draws, low straight shots, and low fades under wind
Standard Mid Flight Control: 10 min
Execute medium height draws, straight shots, and fades on target
High Elevation Trajectory: 10 min
Launch high draws, high straight shots, and high soft fades
Nine Shot Sequence Test: 10 min
Call out each of the nine shots in random order before swinging

About this routine

The Tiger Woods practice routine relies on a famous nine shot window drill learned from his father Earl Woods. To dominate under pressure, Woods trained his swing to deliver nine distinct ball flights with every club in his bag. The drill requires manipulating launch angle and side spin to hit three specific trajectories, low, mid, and high, combined with three distinct flight shapes, draw, straight, and fade.

During range sessions, Woods worked methodically through each combination rather than repeating a single standard swing. Adjusting ball position, stance width, and shaft angle allowed him to alter launch conditions without changing his core swing mechanics. This disciplined range habit built the precise feedback loop necessary to shape shots around course obstacles and through strong wind.

Golfers can adapt this sequence to build complete command over their ball flight. By calling out the required height and curve before addressing the ball, you move from passive practice to intentional execution. You can time each trajectory phase with a visual schedule to maintain focus throughout the 45 minute session.

Why this routine works

Improves precise control over ball launch angle and curve
Builds adaptability for windy conditions and difficult course layouts
Transforms passive range practice into intentional target work

FAQ

What is the Tiger Woods nine shot drill?

It is a range practice drill where a golfer hits nine distinct shot shapes: low draw, low straight, low fade, mid draw, mid straight, mid fade, high draw, high straight, and high fade.

How long does the Tiger Woods nine shot flight routine take?

This structured range session takes 45 minutes to complete across three trajectory blocks and a final testing phase.

Sources

How I Play Golf by Tiger Woods
Golf Digest: Earl Woods and the Nine-Shot Matrix