In this weeks tip were going to deal with the “Punch” or “Knockdown” shot as it is also referred to. It has many applications, such as keeping the ball low to avoid an obstacle, it can be very effective in windy conditions. It can also be used when you just need to control the trajectory of of your golf ball. Let's use this scenario for purposes of our tip today. You have approximately 150 yards left to the pin, but have about a 20 mph headwind to deal with. So how do you prepare to handle this shot?
The first thing that you want to do is to choose the right club, you should take one more club than normal depending on the severity of the wind. For most players an 8 iron would be the standard choice so I would recommend you choose a 7 iron for this shot.
Next you want to move the ball back in your stance to say about the center or even slight further back. By playing the ball further back you are encouraging a more descending blow which is mandatory for this kind of shot. Open your stance slightly too otherwise, with the ball further back you will tend to push the ball to the right.
For this shot you want take a ¾ backswing and finish with keeping your hands low in the follow through. This will promote the low trajectory that you are looking for here. On this type of shot remember to swing towards your target and aim for the front part of the green as this shot produces more release than normal.
Practice hitting this shot the next time you have windy conditions on your practice range. Experiment with different clubs from different yardages, and with a little practice you will gain the confidence you need to hit this shot.
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