Pitching
Tight-lie pitch
A pitching drill for the Competition stage, on the practice green, in about 12 minutes.
Make a committed strike from close-cut turf.
- Developing / Intermediate
- Solo
- Competition
Equipment
- wedge
- balls
Steps
- 01Use a closely mown practice lie with a safe target.
- 02Make six balanced swings to the chosen carry spot and note the carry window.
- 03Keep the next repetition simple: change only one setup, target, or club choice at a time.
Target
Finish with one clear note about the target, contact, landing spot, pace, or decision practiced.
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