Pitch and Putt

Pitching in golf is learning the in between shots, in contrast to the full shots. It usually refers to golf shots around and inside the 100 yards range. However, I believe once this is mastered, one will also acquire the skill to use all clubs without executing the full shots - shots you need most of the time for windy situations.

The technique to be followed here is the one expoused by David Toms - a low trajectory body only shot that skips twice and stops on its tracks.

The procedure here is:

• Usual routine full shot should be employed. In addition, make sure about the target spot, how far it is. Visualize how the ball will land, brake and trickle into the hole.
  
• Practice the shot first - decide on the shot (one fourth, half, or three fourth). Tighten the left arm; make sure the alive grip is ready; make a full cock and
  
• Turn around (to the finish position) let the club hit the ball by the forward motion of the body.
• Imagine the "result" not the technique.
• Do not forget the ice cream scooping motion (see chipping section also) which will prevent skulling or chilli dipping mistakes.
  

A lot of practice is still needed to get to know the distances between the clubs and the trajectories. So practice and measure, practice and measure, practice and measure.

One very important thing to remember (same as in chipping and putting) is that the left arm brings back the club but the body brings it forward. Proceed to learn chipping.