Golf instructor Kerrod Gray demonstrates how to eliminate bladed and thinned bunker shots by keeping the lead knee flexed through impact. By using a back foot tap drill, golfers learn to keep 100% of their weight on the front foot, ensuring the club stays down through the sand.
Avoid hanging back and straightening the lead knee through impact in bunker shots.
Keep the lead knee flexed from setup through the finish to maintain your posture down in the sand.
Finish with near 100% of your weight stacked on the lead foot to drive the upper body toward the target.
Use the back foot tap drill at finish to confirm proper weight transfer and prevent thin shots.
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