The green side pitch can make or break your score. Knowing how to nail this 10-40 yard shot is indispensable.
There are 4 basic rules to executing a good pitch shot:
Slightly open stance and hips
Hands in a neutral position *
Ball position in stance determines height and roll of the ball
Wrist should never break forward during the swing
Stance:
Both stance and hips should be slightly open. To open the stance without opening the hips is basically useless. This open hip stance restricts the back swing, while promoting a free flowing follow through.
Hand position:
The hands should always be in a neutral (middle of the stance) position. Move the ball, never the hands.
Ball position:
The ball position in the stance determines the height and roll of the pitch. The further back the ball is positioned in your stance, the lower the arc, producing a longer run. The further forward the ball is positioned in your stance, the higher the arc, producing a shorter run.
Wrist should never break forward:
The wrist can break on the backswing, but never on the forward swing.THE PITCH SHOT:
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*(very important)
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