This Hand Position Makes Pitch Shots Easy #golftips #golf #golfswing

Name: This Hand Position Makes Pitch Shots Easy #golftips #golf #golfswing
Uploaded: 2026-04-19T01:39:53.000Z
Duration: 57 s
Channel: The Art of Simple Golf
Description: Alex Fortey from The Art of Simple Golf demonstrates the 'thumbs down' technique for mastering pitch shots between 50 and 80 yards. By ensuring the thumbs point toward the ground just after impact, golfers can eliminate scooping and achieve a more controlled, lower ball flight. This simple mechanical adjustment leads to crisper contact and better distance control around the green.

Alex Fortey from The Art of Simple Golf demonstrates the 'thumbs down' technique for mastering pitch shots between 50 and 80 yards. By ensuring the thumbs point toward the ground just after impact, golfers can eliminate scooping and achieve a more controlled, lower ball flight. This simple mechanical adjustment leads to crisper contact and better distance control around the green.

Set up with more weight on your front foot for 50-80 yard pitch shots.
The 'thumbs down' feeling just past impact prevents the common mistake of scooping the ball.
Visualizing the club going into a 'holster' helps control the finish and swing path.
A downward thumb position naturally lowers trajectory and increases strike consistency.
Practice this move slowly at first to feel the crispness of the contact.

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