How to Do Pitch Shots Well

The goal in the game of golf, which is extremely tough and challenging, is to lower your score each and every time you're on the golf course. One way to accomplish this is by hitting your pitch shots -- a shot that has maximum air and minimum roll to the hole -- well, because most golfers don't reach the green in regulation. According to Golf Instruction and Training Courses, "... everyone can lower their scores by becoming very good at chip and pitch shots."

Things You'll Need

  • Pitching Wedge
  • Lob Wedge
  • Solid golf ball
  • Sand Wedge
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Instructions

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      You would want to hit a pitch shot out of hazard like a sand trap.

      Grab a club that has some loft to it. These clubs include a pitching, sand or lob wedge. The reason that you want to use one of these clubs is because these clubs are designed to produce higher shots.

    • 2
      This is the stance that you should take when hitting a pitch shot.

      Position yourself so that the ball is in the middle of your stance. This is so you are well balanced with your weight evenly distributed throughout your body. This will allow you to get maximum height and power with your swing.

    • 3
      Remember when attempting a pitch shot, don't take a full swing.

      Take your club to a halfway position in your backswing. Your left arm should be parallel to the ground. The reason that you have your club only halfway in your backswing is because you don't need a full swing to hit a pitch shot.

    • 4
      By leaving a nice size divot, you know that you lifted the ball in the air.

      Make crisp solid contact with the golf ball. You can accomplish this, according to Verlyn Ross (owner of a golf website), by swinging straight down into the back of the ball.

    • 5
      A key to any golf shot is following-through on your swing.

      Completely follow-through with your swing. Completely following through with your swing allows you to accelerate through the ball, which generally results in a good pitch shot.