One of the most critical parts of consistent sand play is having the club enter the sand at the same point on every shot during the forward swing. Achieving the correct point of entry - two inches behind the ball - can be practiced using this drill.
1. First, draw a line in the sand about six feet long (represented by the red line in the photo).
2. About two inches in front of that line, take your clubhead and make some indentations in the sand six inches apart to replicate some imaginary balls (indicated by the white dots).
3. Then assume the correct setup (as described in "Three Keys to Successful Sand Play") and start making some swings.
Your objective with this drill is to have the club enter the sand on the line you've drawn, which is two inches behind the "balls." Practicing this drill can help you achieve consistency on your point of entry with greenside sand shots.
