How to Hit a Normal Pitch Shot

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure you either use a Pitching Wedge or a Sand Wedge to practice your pitching with.

   These have lots of loft.
   
   If the ball doesn't go as far as you would like it to, then you could also use a 9 iron.
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   Step 2: Hit down on the ball to get the ball up in the air.

   , (With a slight lean of the shaft towards the target, you will be able to hit down on the ball much easier than if the end of the club was leaning away from the target or more towards your right leg.) ,,, If you can remember to hit down on the ball, then the ball will go up in the air.
   
   If on the other hand you try to "scoop" or "lift" the ball up into the air, the ball will not go up, rather it will go down! ,, Let the body respond to what the arms do.
   
   Provided you have a good posture, your weight shift will go over to the inside of your right foot and then when you start to swing back towards the target you should find your weight going over onto the left leg. , If you find your body moving too much during the swing, simply try to swing the arms faster.
   
   This will at least give you a better chance of maintaining your balance. , Keep practicing and hit it with passion!
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   Step 3: Make sure that when you address the ball

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   Step 4: the end of the grip

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   Step 5: or the "butt" of the club as it's called is pointing left of your belly-button and the ball is positioned opposite your left breast.

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   Step 6: On the backswing

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   Step 7: create a good 90 degree angle between the left arm and the shaft of the club as soon as possible.

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   Step 8: Try to get the clubhead higher than the hands as early as possible

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   Step 9: then when you swing the club back to the ball

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    Step 10: try to hit down on the ball with the shaft leaning towards the target.

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    Step 11: The Law of Opposites will come to your rescue.

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    Step 12: At impact you should try to keep both arms fairly straight until you feel yourself being pulled round towards the target.

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    Step 13: Try to move the club and arms together.

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    Step 14: Try not to force your body into the shot.

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    Step 15: You should find your shots flying up in the air and hopefully landing on the green.

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