The bump and run is a short golf shot played anywhere from 30 to 150 yards. The bump and run lands softly just barely on the green or just before the green and then rolls out to the hole. The shot is a low shot designed to roll significantly after touchdown.
To play the bump and run set up by placing the ball slightly back in the stance and pressing the hands and club handle ahead of the ball. Grip all the way down on the club handle. Connect the top of the grip to the lead forearm. The grip handle should remain in contact with the forearm throughout the swing.
Club up. The above set up adjustments will promote a lower ball flight which is required to hit the bump and run but will effectively shorten the shot's distance. Take at least one more club for the shot than normal to compensate for the loss of distance.
Swing through the shot with a less than full backswing and an abbreviated follow through swing. Shortening the swing less will encourage a smooth and slower tempo which is a must to making solid contact and keeping the ball low.
Another key factor in the bump and run is wrist action. Keep the wrists quiet. Too much wrist action will promote a lot of backspin which will cause the ball to rise higher in the air and not run nearly as much upon landing.
Practice the bump and run by aiming short of the green and anticipating that the ball will bounce forward and run or roll out onto the green towards the hole.
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