Punch Shot Basics

• Posted on Grant
• in Golf Fundamentals, Trouble Shots
• on August 2, 2014
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When I need to hit a low shot under a tree, I take a mid or long iron and hit a punch shot. In the pictures above, I am using a 7 iron from about 90 yards. Below are my punch shot basics.

Set-up:

1. I take a narrow stance with my trailing (right) knee pointed in front of the ball and I play the ball off of my trailing instep.

2. I put about 70% of my weight on my lead (left) foot so that my head is in front of the ball from the face-on view.

3. I point the shaft at my lead hip.

Top of Backswing:

1. My trailing knee stays pointed in at the ball.

2. My trailing elbow stays in front of my body and close to its original set-up position.

3. My head stays in its original set-up position.

Finish:

1. My right knee comes through so that I finish with my belt buckle facing the target.

2. My left elbow stays in front of my body.

3. I finish with the shaft approximately level with the ground.

These basic fundamentals help me keep the ball low under the trees. I know they can help you as well!

GB