13 April 2010
Suggestions To Manage With Sand Shots
Posted by Joe Duffer under: Golf .
Playing gold is not fun if you do not see yourself improving. Winning is nice, but it is not necessary to enjoy yourself. However playing without seeing your game improve can be frustrating and ultimately boring. There is no substitute to practice, so if you want to improve go for some San Diego Golf at Maderas Golf. However, mindless practice is not enough. One must first understand the theory behind the technique in order to practice. A type of shot that is difficult for many golfers is the sand shot.
This article will look at how you can improve your sand shots by following some simple steps. Take the time to read them carefully and then most importantly go and practice all you can.
The first step you must make is to get your ball / body position right. There are many positions recommended for sand shots. The easiest and most effective is to place yourself in the same position as when you drive from the tee. This will give your sand shots a clear and powerful stroke, which is what you need in these cases.
This is much easier than it sounds. It is the same place where you tee ball when you drive. The advantage of this position is that you immediate get a forward approach on the ball, and it is a movement you are already comfortable with.
How long should your sand shot swings be? This of course depends on how far you want the ball to go. The important thing is to face the ball square on and follow through the stroke completely. Too many players try to hit sand shots with sharp but shallow strokes that do not raise the ball out of the bunker. Power is important, but it is more important to follow through on your shot if you want to ever get out of that sand bunker.
Buried Sand Shots. This is probably the hardest type of sand shot. This shot is also called the fried egg shot, due to how buried the ball is in the sand. When facing this kind of shot you need to change your perspective on the shot completely. It is vital that you hit the ball square on and dig your way through the sand until you connect with the ball.
The depth and strength of your follow through, when impacting on the ball, will determine how far or how close your shot will be. Go for a high stroke for long shots and knee high finish for short ones.
Do not forget, next time you are out for some San Diego Golf at Maderas Golf spend some time practicing your sand shots. It might be a good idea to get early and head to first bunker you can find, and spend half an hour practicing.
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