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Playing Great Pitch Shots

This 9 lesson video course from PGA Master Professional and Class A LPGA Instructor Kellie Stenzel will get your approach shots close to the pin.

What is a Pitch Shot and What Club to Select

Let’s start with the definition of a pitch shot and when you should play it.

What is a Pitch and What Club to Select
What is a Pitch and What Club to Select

The Right Pitching Grip Setup and Motion

How to hold the club and practice the basic movement for a good pitch shot.

The Right Pitching Grip Setup and Motion
The Right Pitching Grip Setup and Motion

How to Use the ‘Bounce’ of your Wedge

Because a pitch shot is a high lofted shot that carries over something in the way it is important to understand how your pitching wedge works.

How to Use the Bounce of Your Wedge
How to Use the Bounce of Your Wedge

The Scrape Drill for Pitching Success

This drill is great for teaching you to get the clubhead to stay longer on the ground so you don’t try to lift the ball.

The Scrape Drill for Pitching Success
The Scrape Drill for Pitching Success

Controlling Pitch Distance With the Length of Your Swing

The easiest way to control the distance of your pitch shot is by monitoring the length of your swing.

Controlling Pitch Distance With the Length of Your Swing
Controlling Pitch Distance With the Length of Your Swing

Setting the Wedge and its Bounce on the Ground Correctly

How to set the club and its bounce on the ground correctly.

Setting the Wedge and its Bounce on the Ground Correctly
Setting the Wedge and its Bounce on the Ground Correctly

Using the Gap Wedge to Pitch

One of my favorite clubs for pitching is the gap wedge… here’s why.

Using the Gap Wedge to Pitch
Using the Gap Wedge to Pitch

Hold Your Finish to Check Your Balance

Using your balance at the end of your swing to check that you have got the fundamentals right.

Hold Your Finish to Check Your Balance
Hold Your Finish to Check Your Balance

How to Check Your Pitching Setup

How to use clubs on the ground in a pitching station when you practice helping you perfect your setup.

How to Check Your Pitching Setup
How to Check Your Pitching Setup

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