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A short-sided pitch shot is one of the hardest shots in golf. They require great technique and perfect contact to pull off consistently.
Master this more difficult shot and improve your overall short game with these 5 pitching tips. They are the most popular - i.e. the most watched - from our Daily Video Tips series.
1. Towel pitch shot drill
Pitching vs. chipping setup can be confusing. Aimee Cho breaks down the key differences and demonstrates a drill to enforce ideal upper body movement on pitch shots.
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2. How to hit a flop shot
The flop shot is a speciality pitch shot that we felt the need to include. In this tip, Nathalie Sheehan teaches the how and when of the flop shot.
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3. High, soft pitch shot
Alex Riggs teaches the best tempo and shaft position for a high, soft pitch shot.
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4. Pitch shot follow-through
A follow-through that is too short or way too long crushes your chances of hitting a great pitch. Erika Larkin shows a great visual to help you get the follow-through just right.
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5. Creating spin on pitch shots
The pitch shot that spins and releases allows for great control. Learn the proper technique with this tip from Rodney Green.
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Comments (1)
Lots of good tips here. I didn't know that length of follow-through has some of the effects Erica Larkin describes but will have to experiment with them.
As for my two cents, the most important thing I've learned over the last ten years of practicing my pitching is this: plane is the most important single fundamental in chipping, and it must be quite upright, with the player standing much closer to the ball than most golfers do. This helps more than anything I've found for solid contact.