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Step 1
Understand that the bounce of your sand wedge must match the conditions of sand. If your club has a bounce of 8 or less and sand is soft, your club will have a tendency to cut right into the sand and bury itself. For soft sand, you need a bounce of 12 or more.
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Step 2
Finishing your swing is the most important swing thought for all sand shots. Finishing a shot will lessen many mistakes.
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Step 3
Align yourself slightly to the left of your target.
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Step 4
Open the face of your sand wedge.
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Step 5
Play the ball forward in your stance. Keep your weight forward as well. Align your shoulders with your stance--slightly to the left.
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Step 6
Swing down the line. Your point of impact should be about one and a half inches behind the ball. Your swing should be moderately steep. Finish your swing. The ball should pop out at the target, to the right of your alignment.
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Step 7
You can increase the distance of your shot by opening the club less. This shot allows you to hit most green side sand shots.












