Since many of you don't always hit the green on your second shot, your short game can make or break your golf round. Sound technique can add consistency to your miss hits. Consistency only happens when set up to the shot in the same way every time and swing the club the same way. Let's go over the basic set up and swing for a pitch shot.
THE SET UP
Start with your hips, shoulders and feet square to the target, use a narrow stance. You should use a neutral grip. Open your stance but keep the shoulders and hips square to the target; you'll feel a little coil, that's all we want and it's important. The ball should be a little back in your stance in order to create a descending blow at impact.. Remember ball first; than grass!
THE SWING
The pitch swing is very short, waist high in the back swing, a little past waist high in the follow through. One of the most important aspects of the swing is the club path. Because your hips and shoulders are square the club goes back farther down the target line. You don't want the club to get behind you. There should be a slight wrist break and the grip should be pointed parallel to your target line. As you start the down swing your waist and shoulders rotate slightly and line up with your open stance. After you strike the ball straighten up your knees as you follow through and finish tall. The club at the finish should be pointed down the target line. The key to this shot is keeping your left side stiff throughout the swing........... MIKE
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