Sand Play

A quick tip on sand play. Most of us know to open our stance and aim a couple of inches behind the ball. Many do not understand that you must swing the club along the foot line while keeping the club face pointing at the target. That is the key for successfully getting the ball out of a bunker. So the next time you are practicing, think about matching your arm swing to the line created by your feet. You will get out of the bunker every time! Good luck!!

Pitching

Pitching is defined as any short shot where ball flies as much as it rolls. Pitching from a good lie can give you a great chance of saving a stroke. Here are the essentials. 1. Ball position is determined by the height you want to hit the ball. The farther back in your stance the lower the ball flight and conversely the farther forward in your stance the higher the ball flight will be. 2. Lean the shaft forward toward the target opposite your left thigh. 3. Position the majority of your body weight on your left foot and keep it there. 4. Swing back twice as far as you think. Remember that you are not producing any power from your body. All of the power comes from the swinging of the arms. 5. Keep the grip end of the club in front of the club head through the entire motion. That is it for the technique. A very simple solution to a shot that causes some people a lot of problems. Good luck and good golfing! Please visit my web site for more information. The address is www.bobschade.com.

Belt Buckle Golf

The golf swing is made up of over 120 moving parts. That is one of the primary reasons the swing is so dynamic and complicated! I have a simple thought that should help most of you make better contact. Concentrate on your belt buckle during your practice sessions. On the backswing, turn your belt buckle about six inches to the right. Next turn your belt buckle at least eight inches to the left on the forward swing. Then swing your arms. This is the proper sequence and that sequence is the ultimate key to a repeatable, simple golf swing. Remember to concentrate on the belt buckle and you will improve your ball striking. Good luck!