The Pitch Shot

Posted by PGA Web Design On March - 3 - 2010

A High Lofted Shot, the Pitch Shot travels farther in the air than on the ground

pitch

A High Lofted Shot, the Pitch Shot travels farther in the air than on the ground.

p1ADDRESS

  • Full swing Grip
  • Square to slightly open stance (heels 6-8 inches apart)
  • Ball position is 1 to 2 inches inside the left heel
  • Hands are positioned in mid-body

p2BACKSWING

  • Arms swing while wrist hinge
  • Left arm and shaft form an “L”
  • Shaft is on plane by pointing at the target line or slightly inside the target line

p3IMPACT

  • Arms swing while maintaining wrist angle body, turns thru
  • Hands stay ahead of the clubhead, shaft is leaning forward at impact (ball then turf)
  • Flat left wrist, bent right

p4FINISH

  • Arms swing while “L” is formed
  • Body faces the target at finish
  • Shaft is on plane by pointing at the target line or slightly inside the target line

Leave a comment