Goal: Set the weight forward for the entire bunker shot
How to do it
Dig your feet well into the sand and load 60-70% of the weight on the lead foot at address. Hit bunker shots feeling that foot as an anchor that never moves: if the body leans back to lift the ball, you'll feel it instantly. The height comes from the loft and the sand, not from your lean.
Face-on: at bunker address the weight is split evenly or back, and during the shot the body leans away from the target trying to lift the ball over the…
Frequently asked questions
What is the "Anchor the lead foot" drill for?
Set the weight forward for the entire bunker shot
How do you do the "Anchor the lead foot" drill?
Dig your feet well into the sand and load 60-70% of the weight on the lead foot at address. Hit bunker shots feeling that foot as an anchor that never moves: if the body leans back to lift the ball, you'll feel it instantly. The height comes from the loft and the sand, not from your lean.
How long does the "Anchor the lead foot" drill take?
About 10 minutes per session, 15 reps.
Sources
Stan Utley (con Matthew Rudy) — The Art of the Short Game