How to Stop Hitting the Ground Behind the Ball
Maria Palozola
‘Hitting it fat’ is so frustrating. LPGA Professional Maria Palozola has 3 easy steps and a practice drill to help you stop hitting behind the ball.
Don’t have much time? Here are our short form video lessons to quickly give you a swing thought or practice drill to take to the course or range.
‘Hitting it fat’ is so frustrating. LPGA Professional Maria Palozola has 3 easy steps and a practice drill to help you stop hitting behind the ball.
Are your putts consistently missing the line, starting right or left? Christina Ricci identifies the three most popular culprits of inconsistent putting—all related to movement you didn’t even know you were making. Learn to quiet your lower body, stabilize your wrists, and eliminate head bobbing for more reliable putting.
For shorter, high-pressure putts, stillness is key. Kellie Stenzel shows how to be “painfully” still to ensure solid contact. If you tend to move your lower body or get nervous, try turning your toes in.
Stop thinned or chunked bunker shots with LPGA Instructor Megan Johnston. Learn how a simple line in the sand and a stable lower body will transform your bunker consistency.
Stop fearing the sand. Expert instructor Trillium Rose breaks down the essential wide-base setup and a “Railroad Track” drill that ensures you bottom out the club perfectly every time for a crisp, clean splash.
Missing those crucial 5-foot putts can derail a great round. Iron Lady Golf founder Lindsay Knowlton shares three easy-to-remember cues, from proper grip pressure to a disciplined head position, that will instantly improve your alignment, tempo, and consistency on the greens.
Are you struggling to generate power and hitting over the top with your driver? Christina Ricci reveals that the problem is likely your setup. Learn the correct body tilt and eye position that creates a stable “push” platform in your back leg, allowing you to hit up on the ball and avoid coming over the top.
Struggling with ball striking? LPGA Instructor Nathalie Sheehan offers three key drills for beginners: grip practice, wrist hinge improvement, and body rotation training.
When you have very little grass under your ball, standard chipping setups can lead to disaster. Discover Trillium Rose’s narrow stance technique and symmetrical swing method to secure crisp, reliable contact every time.
Finding your ball plugged in a greenside bunker can be intimidating. Cathy Kim breaks down the exact club selection, clubface setup, and swing adjustments you need to pop the ball out safely.
From putters to 9-irons, Kristin Walla compares how different clubs react from the same spot off the green. Discover why visualization and “rolling” the ball can be more effective than hours of technical practice.
Alison Curdt demonstrates why loft is your best friend when you need to stop the ball quickly on short-sided pitch shots.
