Setting Up for Success
Just like baking a perfect cake, a great pitch shot starts with the right ingredients in your setup.
Your Grip
• Neutral Hold: You’ll use the same neutral grip you use for your full swing. • Quick Check: Make sure you can see two knuckles on your lead hand (the one closest to the target) when you look down. • Hands Together: Always ensure your hands are securely joined, whether you use a 10-finger grip or an interlock grip. • Finger First: Your grip should start in your fingers and flow into the palm of your lead hand. (Imagine a picture showing this proper grip.) • Pressure & Control: Keep your grip pressure firm but not tight – think a 4 or 5 out of 10. For extra control and feel on these shorter shots, you can grip down slightly lower on the club’s handle. (Imagine a picture showing gripping down.) • Hands Ahead (Shaft Lean): Gently push your hands and the club handle slightly forward towards your target. This creates what we call “shaft lean” and helps you hit down on the ball, leading to more consistent contact and a clean strike.
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