Goal: Take a thin, consistent cushion of sand, letting the sole do the work
How to do it
Picture the ball in the middle of a banknote lying on the sand. Your job is not to hit the ball: it's to remove the whole bill — the club enters where the bill starts and exits where it ends, shallow and accelerating. Draw the rectangle in the sand the first few times as a visual reference.
The club contacts the ball clean (or enters the sand right at it) instead of entering a couple of inches behind; the ball rockets low into the lip or…
Frequently asked questions
What is the "The bill under the ball" drill for?
Take a thin, consistent cushion of sand, letting the sole do the work
How do you do the "The bill under the ball" drill?
Picture the ball in the middle of a banknote lying on the sand. Your job is not to hit the ball: it's to remove the whole bill — the club enters where the bill starts and exits where it ends, shallow and accelerating. Draw the rectangle in the sand the first few times as a visual reference.
How long does the "The bill under the ball" drill take?
About 15 minutes per session, 15 reps.
Sources
Dave Pelz — Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible
Stan Utley (con Matthew Rudy) — The Art of the Short Game