Drill

Drills

Golf

Trajectory Ladder from Sand

Trajectory control

8 min
3 x 3-ball ladder.
Intermediate

Why this drill

Add trajectory control only after basic strike is repeatable.

Setup

Choose low, medium and high safe landing windows. Adjust club/face/ball-position only within sound bunker principles.

How to perform it

  1. 1Hit three balls to each trajectory while preserving a consistent sand-entry concept.

Key feel

Same commitment, different setup and motion length for intended flight.

Success cue

Clearly distinct trajectories without losing strike quality.

Recommended reps

3 x 3-ball ladder.

Progression

Randomize trajectory call before each shot.

Common mistake

Manipulating hands at impact to manufacture height.