Dead Hands - Part One
June 15th, 2008
Many of our pitch shots are missed because we have too much hand and wrist action in our short swings. This wrist action causes our club face to open and close, making accuracy very uncertain.
Did you know that most golf professionals do just the opposite. They hit most of their pitch shots with “dead hand” action. In other words, the professionals do not move their hands or wrists during the swing. They simply turn their shoulders and allow their arms to move as a result of the turn - much like a long putt.
So next time you practice chipping, try this: Get your set up position, and turn your shoulders back and forward naturally. Keep your hands and wrists still and just let the club make contact with the ball. Take small swings, and don’t try to manipulate the club in any way. You may be pleasantly surprised by the ball flight, and gain added distance and accuracy on your short pitches.
Let me know if this helps.
Happy Golfing,
Bob
PS. Don’t Miss Next Week’s Tip: Dead Hands - Part Two!
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