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How to Hit a Low Shot: Lee Trevino's Hands-Forward Stinger

After a Pro-Am, Lee Trevino finds himself on the driving range with Tiger Woods and his son Charlie. In a two-minute conversation, he shows Charlie how to hit a low shot that rolls downwind and slips a piece of advice to Tiger Woods.

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Lee Trevino · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

To be continued

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What the lesson shows

Lee Trevino shows Charlie Woods a low shot who is running toward a flag. He explains to him that if he goes to play in England, he’ll be able to keep it low and make it to drive for a long time. He jokes on the course: he didn't study much and spent his time training.

When talking about Tiger Woods, he mentions avoiding the water. His solution: play with your hands well forward at address. So you can't push your hands any further during the stroke; you place them there, and then We're holding our ground and you swing the club through the ball.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Position your hands well in front of the ball at address.
  2. Hold this position in the backswing.
  3. Keep your hands extended forward through impact without pushing them any further.
  4. Let the ball go low and roll.

Key Takeaways

Keep your hands well forward from the moment you take your address.
You hold your position instead of pushing with your hands during the stroke.
A low shot that rolls a long way downwind.
A useful shot on the links to avoid the water.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Start with your hands in a neutral position, then try to push them forward during the swing.
  • Relax your grip at impact.
  • Trying to gain altitude when the wind forces you to fly low.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Low shots with hands forward toward a nearby flag
  2. Comparison of Neutral Hand Position and Hands-Forward Position
  3. Shots played while maintaining hand position

Your Questions

What is the secret behind Lee Trevino's low shot?

Place your hands well forward at address, then hold that position. He explains that this prevents you from pushing your hands forward during the swing.

When should you play this move?

Downwind, on English courses where the ball can roll a long way, and when you have to avoid the water, according to his conversation with Tiger Woods.

Is this video a real lesson?

It's a brief exchange on the driving range between Lee Trevino, Tiger Woods, and Charlie Woods, featuring a single clear piece of technical advice.

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