Punch shots
How to Practice Punch Shots Under Pressure
Pressure drills that make punch shots hold up when the match, card, or carry matters.
Add a consequence
Pressure practice for punch shots should make your hands feel a little different. Give yourself one ball, one target, and a score. If the shot would cost you on the course, it should cost you in the drill.
Putting the feel on record
FocusGolf fits punch-shot practice because the swing you want is usually quieter, not harder. With automatic swing detection on a Wear OS, Apple Watch, or Garmin watch, you can compare tempo, swing speed, and consistency from your lower-flight swings. The mobile app history helps you remember the compact motion that produced the useful shot.
Try the up-and-down test
Drop five balls in five different awkward spots. Play each one out. Give yourself two points for an up-and-down, one for a safe bogey position, and zero for staying in trouble. Track the score for a month.
Breathe, pick, swing
Under pressure, simplify the routine: breathe, pick the landing spot, make the swing. The less you negotiate over the ball, the more your practiced motion has a chance to show up.