Irons can be a challenge for many golfers, especially the lower irons.
The lower irons provide less margin for error.
As a consequence they are harder to it.
Hybrids and woods have larger heads and as a result there is more forgiveness.
With that said being able to hit your irons can provide you with more accuracy and control.
This in effect will help you to lower your scores and that after all is the key to improving your golf game.
To start with, to hit better iron shots you may need to slow down your swing.
Remember you do not hit the ball on the way back.
When taking the club back from the ball, do so square to the ball.
Move the club back with the bigger muscles such as the shoulders.
In effect do a one piece take away.
This enables you to have a smooth back swing which will lead to a smooth overall swing.
Your hips need to rotate and not sway back and forth.
In terms of the one piece takeaway, move your body as a unit as this will help increase your power.
Your shoulders, arms, hands and body need to work together as one unit.
This keeps your energy centered.
Also you need to make sure you are balanced.
Remember irons have less room for error, so anything that will take the club off its swing path will result in slicing or hooking the ball.
Since the club face is smaller you need to be more careful when it comes to point of contact.
Keep your eye on the ball and keep your head still.
Tilt you spine angle slightly away from the target, relax and let the club do the work.