PITCHING: It’s All About Those High Shots and Soft Landings
Why Use a Pitch Shot? means the ball flies higher and lands softer on the green, often stopping much faster than a chip. The pitch shot is your secret weapon for those tricky distances between a short chip and a full swing, typically ranging from 20 to 90 meters. Think of it as your aerial assault. You’ll usually pull out a pitch shot when you need to clear obstacles like bunkers, thick rough, or even water hazards. The magic of the pitch shot is its higher trajectory, which
• To clear trouble:
Bunkers, deep rough, water.
• For a softer landing:
The ball will fly higher and have more spin, helping it stop quicker on the green.
• When you need more distance control than a chip can offer, but less power than a full swing.
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