The BEST WAY to Stop Hitting Behind the Golf Ball. Are you tired of fat golf shots and hitting behind the golf ball? If you hit behind the golf ball a lot, this is a sign that your golf swing is missing a key consistency component. In this golf tip, I am going to show you one of the best ways to stop hitting behind the golf ball – GUARANTEED! What this means for you is NO MORE CHUNKING GOLF SHOTS, NO MORE FAT GOLF SHOTS. This is a golf tip that has always worked for me and my students (no matter how old they are or what their skill level is).