{"id":15555199,"date":"2024-12-26T09:24:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T14:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golf.com\/?post_type=article&p=15555199"},"modified":"2024-12-26T09:24:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T14:24:25","slug":"short-game-expert-explains-high-spinning-pitch","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/golf.com\/instruction\/short-game\/short-game-expert-explains-high-spinning-pitch\/","title":{"rendered":"The ‘master recipe’ for hitting a high spinning pitch shot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re looking to spin your pitch shots<\/a> high and soft, I\u2019ve got the master recipe. Spinning it like the pros is fun in theory, but to actually do it requires having great fundamentals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what I mean. <\/p>\n\n\n

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This 1 swing thought will help you add spin to your pitch shots<\/a><\/blockquote>\n By:<\/span>\n \n \n Zephyr Melton <\/a>\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

First, you\u2019ve 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key to this is using softer grip pressure, so take it down from a 10 to about a four. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, to get that funky action you\u2019re 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parker McLachlin<\/a> is a\u00a0GOLF Teacher to Watch<\/a>\u00a0and short-game expert. Learn more from McLachlin at\u00a0shortgamechef.com.<\/em> For more great tips from McLachlin, sign up to become a Short Game Chef member below. Use promo code: GOLF50<\/strong>\u00a0for $50 off an annual membership.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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