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Simon Davies, Golf Coach: Key Points

Simon Davies provides a summary of a golf lesson for Nick. The key points discussed include setting up closer to the ball with hands forward and a narrow stance to improve control over short pitch shots. The body should control pitch shots with a consistent speed of turn and equal length backswing and follow through. Drills are recommended practicing pitches from the 7 to 5, 9 to 3, and nearly full 11 to 1 positions using various clubs to develop a range of yardages. Davies encourages Nick to stick with practicing the new techniques.

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Simon Davies, Golf Coach: Key Points

Simon Davies provides a summary of a golf lesson for Nick. The key points discussed include setting up closer to the ball with hands forward and a narrow stance to improve control over short pitch shots. The body should control pitch shots with a consistent speed of turn and equal length backswing and follow through. Drills are recommended practicing pitches from the 7 to 5, 9 to 3, and nearly full 11 to 1 positions using various clubs to develop a range of yardages. Davies encourages Nick to stick with practicing the new techniques.

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Simon Davies, Golf Coach

Simon Davies
PGA Assistant Professional
[email protected]

Hi Nick,

Well done today, you progressed throughout the lesson and showed
significant improvements. The changes we made will feel quite different,
don’t become disheartened if you don’t experience success to begin with,
stick at it and with practice and you will increase in performance in the
future.

Key Points;

Set Up

• Stand closer to the ball to give yourself more control over


the shot as a pitch is over a shorter distance
• The ball position should be just back of centre to increase
the consistency of the strike
• The hands are pressed forwards to recreate the impact
position and help strike the ball first
• The stance width should be reduced, again this will
increase control over shorter distances. Although, the
stance should progressively get wider as the shot distance
increases
• The feet should be aligned just left of target to give the
body more room to release. Your shoulders must still be
aligned square to the target to encourage the correct
swing path
Technique;

• The body controls a pitch shot, not the hands


• Keep the speed of the body turn the same with
every pitch shot to produce consistent distances
• Ensure that the length of swing is the same during
the backswing and follow through, e.g. "9 to 3" as
opposed to "9 to 1" to ensure acceleration through
impact
• Imagine a clock face and your arms are the minute
hand of the clock. This will help you to produce the
correct length of swing for the shot in hand.

Practice for next session;

The first swing we practiced was the drill we worked on in our last session
with the arms at "7 to 5" where the club head is opposite the hands and
the shaft of the club is parallel to the ground.

The next swing we practised was "9 to 3". The arms should be straight at
a 90 degree angle to body.

The third pitching position was nearly a full swing "11 to 1". When
practicing this position really focus on maintaining a smooth and
controlled body turn due to the increased length of swing.

Perform each pitch position with three consecutive balls, begin with the 9
iron and once you are comfortable with the positions change club upwards
to the 52° and 56° wedges. This will then give you 9 yardages to use
when you’re out playing.
Hope you enjoyed the session,

Any problems give me a ring or email me

Regards,

Simon Davies, PGA Assistant Professional

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