In this video, you’ll learn how to chip and pitch off hardpan.
Hardpan can be a really difficult lie to hit from, so you’ll get some great tips to make sure the ball comes out clean…
And avoid chunking your shots.
Here’s a review of the 5 steps to hitting great shots from hardpan…
Step 1: Club Selection
I see players often choose a 56 degree or even a 60 degree wedge for their hardpan shots.
Don’t do that!
It’s really easy to chunk the shot or hit it thin because those clubs have a sharp leading edge.
Instead, choose a 9 or an 8 iron for shots from the hardpan.
Step 2: Ball Position
Make sure the ball is in the middle of your stance.
This will make it easier to brush it off the turf.
If you place the ball towards the back of your stance, the club comes in at a steep angle and makes it difficult to brush the ball with a clean stroke.
Step 3: Grip
Choke down on the club about an inch or so to add stability to your stroke.
You can use your normal grip or even your putting grip because this shot is more of a “dead hand” shot.
Step 4: Arms, Shoulders, and Hands Stay Together
You shouldn’t rely much on hand action for hardpan shots.
Too much hand action will cause you to flip through and may cause you to chunk the ball or hit it thin.
Your arms, shoulders, and hands move through the shot in one piece.
Watch this video now to see these 4 steps in action…
So you can discover how to chip and pitch off hardpan!