In this quick short-game lesson from Tropicana Entertainment, the instructor addresses why golfers chunk and thin short pitch shots. By taking too long of a backswing, players decelerate into impact out of fear of overshooting. Utilizing the 'short back, long through' feel ensures proper acceleration and commitment through the shot.
Avoid taking an oversized backswing on short pitch shots, which triggers instinctual deceleration.
Adopt a 'short back, long through' motion to maintain acceleration into impact.
Commit to the follow-through similar to making a controlled pitch in baseball.
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