Play better golf - The Pettersen pitch What an amazing Solheim Cup that was! For the event to come down to the very last shot of the very last player left on the course, this could not have been written better. Suzzan Petterson played an immaculate pitch shot to the final green with perfect distance control, before holing a nerve-jangling 6ft putt. Distance control with your wedges is vitally important if you want to get the most out of your game. It will help you make more birdies or get you out of trouble, keeping your score on track. Improving your distance control is less about technique and more about practising effectively. Today I’ll talk you through a 50-ball practice plan, that will help dial in your wedges. Firstly take a few minutes to warm up, stretching and making practice swings, then choose one of your wedges and follow the plan below. • 4 balls - making a relatively full swing and aiming at a distant target to complete your warm-up and get a feel for the ball. • 16 balls – Pick 4 different targets between 40 & 100 yards and hit 4 balls to each starting with the shortest distance working to the longest. • 15 balls – Using the same 4 targets, randomly change target after each shot. • 9 balls – Play 3 low flight pitches, 3 standard pitches & 3 high flight pitches. The trajectory can be controlled by simply moving the ball forward for more height or back for less. • 6 balls – To finish, randomly change after each ball between your 4 targets. To get the most from your practice sessions, it is essential that they are properly structured, and that every single ball is accounted for and given 100% concentration.
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