One change takes you from grass to bunker

Golf instructor Erika Larkin demonstrates how to transition your pitching mechanics into an effective bunker swing. By widening your stance, placing pressure on your lead side, and replacing the passive fall of a pitch with an energetic splash, you can easily carry through sand resistance to a full finish.

• Widen your stance slightly to handle uneven sand and create a stable foundation.
• Keep your weight and pressure favoring your lead side throughout the shot.
• Swap the pitch shot 'fall' for an energetic 'splash' through the sand.
• Commit to a complete finish without decelerating or stopping at impact.

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