^Pitching

The golf pitching technique is yet another important golf technique you need to perfect in order to excel in the game of golf. The golf pitching stroke is the shot where you would be required to hit the ball above and over any water hazards or bunker to reach the putting green. For most golfers, the ability to do well in the short game of pitching, chipping and putting can make up for their deficiency in the long shots. The correct technique can turn a potentially bad score positively for you if you are able to loft the ball over the hazards in the greens close enough to the hole for the follow through one-putt.

For the grip, the left hand secures the handle of the club while the right hand is the finger grip by the centre two fingers, leaving the little finger to overlap the forefinger of the left hand. A constant light grip pressure is important in pitching. This light grip pressure is necessary to send the ball into the air and to land softly on the green. The grip promotes a freer use of the wrists to help to hit the ball further than when you are chipping the ball.

The correct stance for the golf pitching stroke is such that ball is below directly below your sternum (breastbone). Both feet should be toeing that imaginary line towards the target. The leg stance is narrower than that for the golf swing but wider than for the chipping shot.

For the right pitching technique, for the backswing, you will need to take the club back slightly above you waist. On the downswing and the follow through, the club shall finish slightly above the other side of your waist. When the club face meets the ball, the club shaft should be vertical and your hands should be directly over the ball. Note that the golf pitching motion is bigger than the chipping motion to ensure that flies farther than it rolls.

Just as for the golf swing shot, regular practice at the driving range is probably the best way for the beginner to improve his golf pitching shot. It is important to contemplate after each shot, what went wrong and to make the necessary adjustments to improve your shots. In addition, investing into some books by the great professionals will certainly help you make the improvement in the game.