The Pitch Shot Drill That Will Fix Your Bunker Game

Most golfers treat the bunker like it is a completely different game. It's not. In this video, Erika Larkin and Coach Megan Johnson at Big Cedar Lodge break down exactly why the greenside pitch shot and the bunker shot are essentially the same motion, and how practicing one makes the other dramatically easier. Before you head to the short game area, grab Erika's free 5 Principles of a True Swing guide → https://bit.ly/3DMcCb7 The fundamentals in that guide connect directly to the wrist freedom and pendulum motion covered in this video. In this video, you'll learn: - The L-fall-L framework for hitting high, soft greenside shots with free wrists and natural club head release, and why this same motion is the foundation of a consistent bunker shot - How the open trail hand drill removes pushing, dragging, and early release all at once by taking the forcing hand out of the equation - Why swapping one word, fall for splash, and adding a touch more commitment through impact is all that changes when you move from grass to sand - How ball position affects trajectory and spin around the green, and when to play it middle versus forward in both pitch shots and bunker shots - How to structure a purposeful short game practice session alternating between grass and bunker using the line drill to build consistency and confidence you can actually take to the course Subscribe to True Swing for new golf instruction every week. Other Videos You’ll Love → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C7ArbNrSEs → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVgAn5J4ex4 → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTb_WE7_sww Ready to Take the Next Step? → Get Personalized Golf Swing Feedback: https://bit.ly/3ZUZdVM → True Swing Foundations Online Course: https://bit.ly/4h00OB7 → Book a 3-Day Golf Retreat: https://bit.ly/4c5ptBU → Book a Half or Full Day Golf Clinic: https://bit.ly/4w1YS1N → Learn About Our Method: https://bit.ly/4iPib7V 📲 Follow Erika & True Swing https://www.instagram.com/true.swing.golf/ https://www.tiktok.com/@trueswinggolf https://www.facebook.com/erikalarkingolf https://www.instagram.com/erikalarkingolf/ https://trueswing.com True Swing by Erika Larkin is a simpler approach to golf that helps casual players find their rhythm, reduce frustration, and unlock their most natural swing. Through in-person retreats, intuitive coaching, and feel-based methods, we help golfers of all ages and abilities fall in love with the game again—no pressure, no gimmicks, just better golf. #TrueSwing #GolfTips #GolfDrills #ErikaLarkin #GolfSwing #PGAPro #GolfRetreat #SimpleGolf #GolfInstruction #WomensGolf #MensGolf #Golf