Sand Play
Playing from the sand is a very traumatic situation for the average golfer. Most golfers almost get the hives going into the sand and their results are predicable. Their results are either a skull across the green or they leave it in the bunker. As in most instances of the golf swing sand play faults are caused by setting up improperly and not practicing the proper techniques. Here are the steps to develop a consistent sand game.

1. Position the ball forward of center in your stance.
2. Position the grip end of the club slightly in front of the clubface.
3. Choke up on the club; make the club shorter.
4. Position 60% of your body weight on your left foot.
5. Fix your eyes on a grain of sand 1 inch behind the ball.
6. Keeping your weight on your left foot; swing back and through keeping the shaft leaning forward.
This technique is very simple and can be done with success by any level of player. Please remember that the first objective is to get the ball out of the sand.