G· GOLF NUGGETS Find Browse Teaching moments Short Game · Technique Play the bunker ball off your lead heel For a standard bunker shot, Craig Hanson positions the ball off the left heel or slightly inside it, comparing it to driver ball position rather than in the middle or back. He says setting the ball forward makes it easier to hit the sand fat. Channel: CraigHansonGolf Watch official source at 0:29 Short GameCraigHansonGolf Keep learningHit a low checking wedge before a downslope — Dan GrieveOpen the sole to point at 10 o'clock — CraigHansonGolfBuild a wedge setup: feet together, widen, hip bump — PorzakGolfChoke down in the fairway bunker to firm up your swing — PorzakGolfAdd loft with release, not an open cutting face — Dan GrieveKeep the clubhead outside your hands going back — Dan Grieve JavaScript is only needed for the in-app player and library actions. This verified teaching summary and its official-source link remain readable.