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Pitch
Hands and club first
Pitch is the second stage of the swing sequence and also the stroke most used for short game.
Pitch is defined by its chip stroke with a left hip and shoulder turn after impact which
continues until the stomach faces the target. At this point the right heel is off the ground and
the club points 45 deg down towards the ground. If you were to stick a pencil to the club face
it would point horizontal. After impact you should feel the club head is being dragged as
through water, a slow movement led by the left hip and shoulder.
Pitch is also the stroke used by many players when their swing is restricted by a tree branch
for example. How many times have you played poorly, with the only well struck shots coming
from restricted swings in the trees? This often happens, and is an example of the relationship
between the pitch stroke and correct contact on the ball.
exercise - Check the club face to see if the imaginary pencil points horizontal.
The Golfing Machine - Stop at the end of a short Chip Shot - the club at about 45degrees.
With Horizontal Hinging, the toe of the Club will point along the Plane Line. With Angled
Hinging about 45 degrees across the Plane Line. With Vertical Hinging, about 90 degrees
across the Plane Line with the Club face pointing squarely at the sky. (7)
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