AROUND THE GREEN / Sand Forms
Playing from the Sand
Playing a shot from sand is similar to a half-swing pitch shot , with a few adjustments . Use your Yard Club , sand wedge , or pitching wedge from a shallow bunker .
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Hotdog in the Bun
Start with the tenfinger grip and put the hotdog ( left thumb ) in the bun ( right palm ).
“ Y ” Setup | Ball Forward
Position the ball forward of the center of your stance and open the clubface .
Form Completed
Form Completed
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“ L ” to “ L ” Swing | Backswing = Follow-through
Practice swinging the “ Y ” back and forward forming a little “ L ” on both sides , so the backswing = follow-through .
Form Completed
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