Trouble on a tight lie? Put the grip in your left pocket
A tight fairway lie can be trouble for those that do not know how to trust the bounce. In years past most have been taught to push their hands forward and keep them there throughout the swing. This brings that leading edge into play and also the dreaded chunk shot.
In order to engage that bounce effectively we should get that grip to our left pocket while turning our body. Getting the handle left creates a path that will allow the club face to square as we turn and the sole of the club will slide underneath the golf ball without using our hands.
The best way to start working on this? Chip shots. Start with small shots around the green and gradually work backwards to pitch shots. Remember the more we can control the club face with our body and not our hands, the better the result will be.