G· GOLF NUGGETS Find Browse Teaching moments Short Game · Technique Always take a full backswing in the sand The instructor's core bunker principle: a small backswing will never get you out because sand slows the club head speed a lot once the club enters it. So take a full backswing at all times in a greenside bunker rather than a short one. Channel: Golf with Aimee Watch official source at 0:46 Short GameGolf With Aimee 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.