If that were the case, this would be a tough game. The fact is, you can apply the pre-swing fundamentals and iron play to the woods, and vice versa. It is the design of the golf club that mainly governs the shot's trajectory and distance. This is why you can use the same basic full swing for most types of shots and still produce the desired flight path. You simply choose the ideal club for the shot, then execute the basic full-swing motion.
Woods require a wider stance because of the longer club length.
Adjust your posture according to the club length and distance from the ball. Position the ball center to forward of center for irons and target side of center for woods. The swing motion in the irons is more vertical in shape than that of the woods. Using the woods requires a long, wide, fluid swing. The ball positions for the driver and fairway woods are slightly different due to the lie of the ball.