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Landing Spot Ladder Drill

Improve distance control and commitment on pitch shots

10 min
3 balls at each of 4 distances
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Place targets at 20, 30, 40, and 50 yards.
  2. 2Hit three pitch shots to each target with a full, accelerating finish.
  3. 3Score each shot by proximity, and note any decelerating swings.
  4. 4Repeat the ladder in reverse order to test consistency.

What to focus on

A committed, accelerating swing through impact at every length.

Common mistake

Decelerating into impact when trying to hit it soft, causing chunked or bladed shots.