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Re: Correct swing from the sand?
My method in bunkers where the ball is not plugged (I am quite good out of bunkers):
Open stance - align feet a couple yards left of target
Open clubface - aim face the same distance as you opened your stance to the right this time though! the clubface should be more lofted now
Imagine a V being produced by your setup! Feet point left and club face points right with the line of symmetry of the V (halfway between where your feet are pointing and clubface is pointing)pointing towards where you want your ball to finish, i.e. the flag!
Swing length: Double what it would be for a basic chip shot and your backswing should be wristier than normal (more wrist hinge)
Weaken your grip a little by placing your left hand only a little more anti-clockwise round the grip!
Swing along feet line
Aim to hit the sand approx 2 inches behind the ball and keep the clubface open through impact don't let your right hand overtake your left!
Another feeling I go for when playing out of sand is to imagine throwing a stone to skim across water! Try this feeling now and then try and match it with a club!
persevere with this method! Sorry its so long winded but wanted to make sure it was clear!!
My method in bunkers where the ball is not plugged (I am quite good out of bunkers):
Open stance - align feet a couple yards left of target
Open clubface - aim face the same distance as you opened your stance to the right this time though! the clubface should be more lofted now
Imagine a V being produced by your setup! Feet point left and club face points right with the line of symmetry of the V (halfway between where your feet are pointing and clubface is pointing)pointing towards where you want your ball to finish, i.e. the flag!
Swing length: Double what it would be for a basic chip shot and your backswing should be wristier than normal (more wrist hinge)
Weaken your grip a little by placing your left hand only a little more anti-clockwise round the grip!
Swing along feet line
Aim to hit the sand approx 2 inches behind the ball and keep the clubface open through impact don't let your right hand overtake your left!
Another feeling I go for when playing out of sand is to imagine throwing a stone to skim across water! Try this feeling now and then try and match it with a club!
persevere with this method! Sorry its so long winded but wanted to make sure it was clear!!
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