A Note from Karen:  I spent this past weekend on beautiful Kiawah Island at the Turtle Point Golf Course with some great ladies working on our golf games.  We worked on chipping,  pitching, putting and full swing.  So for the next several days,  I will post a review of the basic fundamentals  we worked on to improve our games. Let me know if you have any questions.

Pitching Basics

*The Pitch Shot spends more time in the air than on the ground.

*Use a lofted club like a pitching or sand wedge.

*Open your stance.

*Ball position in the middle.

* Weight on forward foot.

Hinge wrists on the backswing.

*Hit down to make the ball go up in the air.

Pitching Essentials

A pitch or pitch shot, usually played with a highly lofted club like a pitching or sand wedge, is designed to go a short distance with a high ball flight to land softly on the green.

Here are some basic fundamentals to help you become a better short game player.

1. Stance is narrow and open
2. Weight favors the target foot
3. Hands, arms, and shoulders form a triangle with the hands ahead of the ball at address position
4. Hinge your wrists on the backswing
5. Weight is retained on target foot
6. Accelerate your swing on the downswing, keep hands moving
7. Keep your target side firm as you finish swing
8. Distance determines the length of the swing

Take an online lesson with Karen

Improving your swing starts with a proper diagnosis of what you’re doing wrong and knowing how to correct it and practice. Take an online lesson with Karen Powered by SwingPal.com. 

How it works-

Submit your video of your swing. Karen will personally review your videos and provide a voice-over video analysis of your swing along with swing tips specifically designed for you to help you improve your game. Get feedback and ask Karen questions via email.

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KPJ’s Teaching Philosophy-

I focus on teaching my students the fundamentals of the swing.  I try not to get too technical or position oriented.  I think a golf swing is about getting the clubface square at impact with rhythm and tempo.

I try to adjust my instruction to the ability, interests and motivations of the player I am teaching.  Together we will spend time developing an appropriate approach for them to play the game and help them set and achieve short and long terms goals.

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