If you’re looking to spin your pitch shots high and soft, I’ve got the master recipe. Spinning it like the pros is fun in theory, but to actually do it requires having great fundamentals.
Here’s what I mean.
First, you’ve got to keep the shaft lean fairly neutral, and the clubface must be slightly open at setup. Second, the length of your backswing has to be a bit longer than normal. I also recommend using some wrist hinge, which allows for a little bit of release down onto the ball.
The key to this is using softer grip pressure, so take it down from a 10 to about a four.
Finally, to get that funky action you’re looking for, you need to deliver some speed at about one foot before impact, which will allow you to pull off the high spinner you see on Tour.
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