Golf Monthly

Distance control

Keeping things simple and consistent are the keys to really finding your range from 40 to 100 yards

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The ability to turn three shots into two more often is vital in keeping a score going. The real key to pitching well is to be consistent in set-up and execution. If you spend time honing the clockface positions on the next page, you’ll take the guesswork out of pitching by knowing how far the ball will go without worrying too much about tempo. With three backswing lengths and a variety of wedges, you can pitch the ball any distance required.

Hands should be a fraction forward

The ten o’clock position 2 3 The really important thing for distance control is The clockface is a very simple idea built around the loft you present to the ball at impact. The backswing length when pitching. I would more consistent your set-up, the better your suggest two key positions: nine o’clock, where distance control. I recommend setting the ball in your left arm is parallel to the ground, and ten the middle of your stance so it’s almost in line with your o’clock, where the left arm goes a little further on an shirt buttons or zip. Then, make sure the butt end of the imaginary clockface (11 o’clock would then be a full club and your hands are fractional­ly further forward pitch). If you can hit these backswing positions than the clubhead so there’s just a little shaft lean. consistent­ly, your distance control will improve rapidly.

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Set the ball in the middle of your stance
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The nine o’clock position

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