4 ways to hit higher softer bunker shots.
Check out this Instructional and Physical Guide to hit Higher, Softer, Golf Shots from the Bunker.
Looking to hit higher softer shots from the bunker? We’ve got a couple tips for you to try.
Additionally, we’ll discuss some of the physical requirements that accompany each of our suggestions.
Let’s start by discussing our way from the ground up.
1) Move the Ball Forward in your Stance:
Be sure to play the ball forward in your stance; somewhere near your lead heel. 
Doing so will allow you to maintain much of the club’s loft through impact. When the ball gets too far back in our stance, we tend to address the club in a delofted position making it difficult to create a soft high shot.
Physical Attributes Needed:
None. If you’ve got a golf ball and golf club you should be covered. No specific physical requirements needed here.
2) Keep the Lower Body Quiet:
Think of your lower body as the platform for your golf swing. We want to have a stable lower body particularly in the bunker. The key here is to limit the amount of motion coming from the lower body during shot, particularly avoiding any sway or slide.
Physical Attributes Needed:
Glute strength and the ability to disassociate the upper and lower body. The glutes are the most important muscle in the golf swing but when discussing lower body stability in the sand, we’d want to pay close attention to the lateral stabilizers. If you have a difficult time creating separation between the upper and lower body your ability to keep your “platform” stable will be greatly reduced.
3) More Torso Rotation:
Many players like to use their arms and chop down on the ball while in the sand. Try rotating your torso all the way through the shot. This could feel as if your torso is pulling your arms through the ball. In other words you’ll want your chest to be open or facing the target as much as it can at impact.
Physical Attributes Needed:
Cervical and thoracic rotation with upper and lower body disassociation. If you have limited cervical rotation (the ability to turn your head left and right) you’ll have issues in your golf swing no matter how much you practice. Thoracic (mid spine) rotation is a big key in the bunker. Torso rotation allows us to generate the speed needed to put height on the shot. Without good thoracic rotation, players rely too much on their arms to produce the shot which has a tendency to cause digging in the bunker.
4) Weaker Grip and Greater Release of the Golf Club:
Try experimenting with a weaker grip in the bunker. A strong grip can cause the club to become delofted during the release, particularly for players with limited thoracic rotation. However, if you move to a weaker grip you’ve got to release the club more or your shots will tend to miss right of your target.
Physical Attributes Needed:
Lead wrist flexion and Ulnar deviation. To take a weak grip and release the club properly you’ll need the ability to flex the lead wrist. Not a great amount is needed, so those of us who have not experienced any serious lead wrist injuries in the past shouldn’t have any limitations. The ability to move the wrist in a way which allows the knuckle of your pinky to move toward the bottom of your forearm (ulnar deviation) is also needed to properly release the golf club. Without this physical ability releasing the club becomes difficult and generating the speed necessary to create height on your bunker shot becomes next to impossible.
If you have a difficult time employing any of the suggestions you may have a physical limitation inhibiting your performance. It’s important to consult your golf pro and visit your golf fitness provider before making any permanent changes to your swing.
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