Five Steps For Improving Bunker Technique
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Five Steps to Enhance Your Bunker Technique
Introduction
Hitting from a bunker might seem daunting, but once you master the basics of stance and posture, it becomes much more straightforward. Improving your technique not only alleviates the fear of bunker shots but also enhances your confidence in shot-making.
In similar sand textures, and when the ball isn't plugged, the technique for greenside bunker shots remains consistent up to 30 yards (27 meters). The main goal is to hit the sand 1 to 2 inches behind the ball, propelling both the sand and ball forward. For longer shots, simply adjust the swing length while maintaining rhythm and tempo.
Here are five key points to focus on when improving your bunker technique:
1. Move Your Arms in Unison
Start by adopting a slightly open stance. Avoid getting too steep early in the takeaway by keeping your wrists passive and sweeping the club away. Sync your arm swing with your body turn for a unified movement, ensuring the clubhead follows a path parallel to your toes.
2. Rotate and Open
As your swing continues, rotate your left arm and wrists as if checking a wristwatch. This visualization helps open the clubface and maximizes the bounce effect of the sand wedge at impact. Begin hinging your wrists as the clubhead passes your right thigh. Keep your head still, turn your left shoulder under your chin, and face your back to the target.
3. Turn to the Top
Feel the clubhead pointing toward the sky with your wrists cocked as you turn your body. Stay centered over the ball, swinging the club on a slightly flatter plane with good rhythm. This consistent move is essential for a successful swing.
4. Make the Right Contact
Impact point is crucial in sand shots. Visualize the ball on a tee and focus on clipping the tee rather than the sand directly. This technique will naturally pop the ball out with the right sand amount.
5. Create a Controlled Explosion
As you swing down, feel your hands dragging left, pulling across the ball through impact. Ensure your right hand doesn't cross over the left and clear your left hip as the club passes through. With an open stance and clubhead, the ball should fly straight with high trajectory.
For longer bunker shots, adjust with a full finish, while shorter shots require a shorter finish.
Exercises for Improvement
Exercise 1: Feel the Sand Wedge
Stand in a practice bunker without a ball. Adopt your regular bunker stance and take several swings, feeling the clubhead glide through the sand, not dig into it. After several swings, try hitting a ball, focusing on where you want it to land. Repeat until comfortable with the wedge's feel.
Exercise 2: Two Lines
To maintain focus, draw two lines in the sand about 6 to 7 inches apart. These lines represent where your clubhead should enter and exit the sand. Line up several balls between the lines, hitting them with the clubhead moving through the two lines.
Conclusion
Practicing these exercises while considering the five key points will significantly improve your bunker technique. As your comfort and confidence in the bunker grow, so will your overall game performance, leading to lower golf handicaps.
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