The Hand Move That Makes Lob Shots Stop Fast

Golf instructor Kerrod Gray explains how to execute high, soft-landing lob shots that stop quickly on the green. By letting the clubhead outrace the handle through impact and feeling the thumbs point to the sky, golfers utilize maximum loft and bounce instead of blading the ball.

• Allow the clubhead to outrace the grip/handle through impact to maximize loft.
• Feel your thumbs pointing toward the sky shortly after impact.
• Avoid dragging the handle forward, which strips loft and causes low, hot shots.
• Let the wedge's bounce slide under the ball to produce high trajectory and soft landings.

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