Getting height on short bunker shots

[Jay Nause]

Us scientists work very hard at contradicting ourselves, we do it quite frequently!

still least you can get the ball out of the sand , unlike me , im terrified of bunkers

 

[brendy]

Just one other thing springs to mind. I remember watching the Luke Donald videos and in the bunker he doesn't have any shaft lean which would de-loft the face, and lets the club come through past his hands at impact.

Come to think of it, I do lean it a touch sometimes. Might head to the practice fairway/bunker early on Saturday. cheers.

 

[CMAC]

shouldnt this thread be in 'ask the experts'? maybe ask a mod to move it

 

[brendy]

Yea yea yea...

 

[Wolfman]

I thought for more height you should follow through higher and adjust your backswing for distance etc ?

 

[DaveM]

Brendy, I got sent the below from my pro after a recent bunker lesson, hope it helps.

The technique is crucial if you want to get out of a bunker*successfully. *
70% Left foot - 30 % Right Foot Lean into the Knee
Ball position - Left Heel
Sternum level with the ball
Athletic Posture position - look at Tom Lewis on you tube
Left foot - get them toes out*
Keep the weight fixed on your backswing and downsing
Hands back of centre - this is vital for the bounce on the club to do it's job
shoulders need to be*parallel*to you feet
Stance needs to be square to CLOSED , dependant on you angle of attack
Turn to a full follow through
Regulate your distance by changing the length of your backswing
Grip Pressure countdown 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 , ( 5 being the hardest)

Scott, I want you to focus on the technique above but also work hard on the backswing takeaway, you need to become wide, so feel like you are pushing your hands away from you during your swing.

Are you sure never heard that before?

 

[DannyOT]

Never heard of using a closed stance to get out of a bunker before.

 

[SocketRocket]

This video is the best tip I know for setting up your bunker shot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1xrvYXqCB4

 

[Garesfield ACE]

still least you can get the ball out of the sand , unlike me , im terrified of bunkers

same here mate all i want to do is get out 1st time every time..........they are a nightmare for me a total card wrecker..........as soon as i go in one my mindset goes negative