1939-05-26 — Page 31

THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 26, 1939.

AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

EXPLOSION SHOT GRAPHIC GOLE BRUEN AND CHAPMAN

EXECUTION

By BEST BALL

In an explosion shot it is es- sential that the feet be securely embedded in the sand, the heels particularly, so that the stroke will not be interfered with by the shifting grains as the swing, with its attendant weight transference, is made. To the uninitiated this may not seem important but all experienced golfers know that the explosion shot calls for a forceful swing and if the feet are squirming for a hold in loose sand, while the stroke is underway, the shot will fail of its purpose. Like other shots it is desirable to use a comfortable stance with the ball- teed off the left toe, so that the club-head can contact the sand in back of it and dig in to explode the ball out. If the ball is too far back near the right foot there is likelihood of taking too little sand and spoiling the shot.

Keep the body steady during the. stroke and the face of the club of open to enhance the chances lifting the ball out as it explodes the sand particles up beneath it. The head should be kept down throughout and the follow through made decisively. If the arms are allowed to collapse at impact the clubhead's velocity will be stopped

KEEP BODY

STEADY IN EXPLOSION

SHOT

HEAD DOWN

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in its progress by the friction of the sand. This shot calls for con- fident performance and the golfer who has made up his mind that he is going to get the ball out ap- proaches the situation in the right attitude.

Monday-Correct Swinging.

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