The Leapfrog Drill for Better Bunker Shots

Clay Ballard from Top Speed Golf introduces the Leapfrog Drill to help golfers master low point control and distance management in greenside bunkers. By hitting six balls in sequence—each flying slightly farther than the previous—players learn to control swing speed without changing sand entry position.

• Keep weight shifted forward on your left side throughout the bunker shot.
• Actively release hands down through impact to enter the sand 3 inches behind the ball.
• Control bunker distance exclusively through swing speed once entry point consistency is established.
• Use the Leapfrog Drill to build feel and precision for landing distance out of greenside traps.

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• Leapfrog Drill — Every coach who teaches it
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• Bunker play — The lesson, across every coach
• Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard — Every video, sorted by what it teaches