Session 1
Skill Development: Ability to hit a high shot & use the bounce of the club
Part 1 | Long Game Training
Time: 2o Minutes
Part 2 | Short Game: Bunker
Time: 2o Minutes
The key of a lob shot is to maximize loft in the setup. The ball has almost no spin, it stops immediately because it flies so high.
Ball on the front foot. Ball sitting on top of the grass.
Always asses your lie! This ball is very deep in the grass. This can be difficult for a lob shot.
Normal Pitch Setup
Lob Setup: Low Body is key to maximize loft
Normal Pitch Setup
Lob Setup: Low Hands to increase loft
Additional Video
Time: 10 min
Hit shots and find your individual style for a lob shot.
Hit the sand first and let the ball fly out with the sand. You need approximately four times the energy. A 40 meter pitch is like a 10 meter bunker shot. Important is that the club can glide through the sand.
Ball is near the front foot
Setup is low, to increase loft
Take a long & easy backswing
Club slide through the sand
Club face stays open
Club face stays open to the top
Additional Video
Time: 10 min
Practice your ability to use the back of the club, let the club slide on the sand.
Two practice swings with sand and then two balls. Repeat as often as you can in 10 minutes.
Part 3 | Long Game Training
Time: 2o Minutes