FatPlate Sand Assisted Learning
In this Assisted Learning video series, FatPlate Director of Instruction, Ben Frost, helps to ensure that you use your new FatPlate training aid in the most effective way possible and also provides you with enough knowledge & practical practice drills so to help you master all bunker shots.
Getting Started
Understand exactly what the process is to hit greenside bunker shots and learn about alignment & stance
YOUR FIRST GOAL
Without a ball, and using your most lofted wedge, your starting goal is simply to enter the sand anywhere within the FatPlate Sand’s strike-zone.
INTRODUCE A BALL
This is it, the moment of truth where it’s time to get a golf ball involved and actually hit some bunker shots…
SHOT VARIABILITY - HIT LONGER BUNKER SHOTS
There are several ways to do this but a good way to start is by choosing the simplest methods, ones that involve little or no changes to your technique.
SHOT VARIABILITY - HIT SHORTER BUNKER SHOTS
Add loft to hit shorter bunker shots.
CONTROLLING DISTANCE
Having seen the effects and now knowing what you can do with changes to set up, the next skill involved in altering the distance the ball travels is being able to control your swing length.
PLUGGED & TIGHT LIE
A plugged lie is when the sand is soft and the ball is buried whilst a tight lie is when the ball sits on top of hard, compacted sand. In both cases, the club head needs to travel down on a steeper angle.
ADVANCED SKILLS: CONTROLLING SPIN
The advanced arm can be used for feedback by anyone but was initially designed and is likely more useful for elite amateurs and tour pros as it is mainly for controlling spin.
TEST 1: THE FAULTLESS FIVE
The advanced arm can be used for feedback by anyone but was initially designed and is likely more useful for elite amateurs and tour pros as it is mainly for controlling spin.
TEST 2: THE TEN SHOT TEST
Hit 10 shots alternating between 10yd and 30yd shots & record how many finish within the target area (6 or 12 feet)
TEST 3: THE DISPERSION DRILL
This (Intermediate/Advanced) drill requires you to have a skill level that allows you to land 5 balls in a row on the green.
COMING SOON
Keep checking back as we’ll continue to add modules to our online golf lesson video series so that you learn the skills to become the master of the sand.
BEN FROST COACHING
Although Ben is kept busy with FatPlate product development, he still enjoys working with golfers who have a desire to improve so continues to coach individuals and groups at our National HQ at Stonebridge Golf Club, located just 2 mins from Birmingham Airport & the National Exhibition Centre.
And if you can’t make it in person, online lessons are also available whereby Ben can provide you with a full analysis of your swing.
For booking details contact: ben@fatplate.golf