Sand Shot
November 10, 2008 by admin
photo credit: foxypar4 Sand Bunkers can be intimidating. Many players fear sand shots because they cannot execute this shot properly. Playing the ball too far forward is a big mistake, doing so forces you to tilt back to reach for the ball which ruins the shot.
The sand shot requires a very fluid and free swing, not a roundhouse arm swing. If you are right handed your right hand should move to a weaker grip (turned to the left). Open the clubface and swing upright, breaking your wrists on the take-away. Try to actually bounce the club under the ball (practice this on turf first). Many players believe they need to “dig” the ball out of the sand. Try bouncing your club, the results will amaze you.
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