I can never really get the hang of the "stinger shot"

I know it doesn't seem like it... but I am actually trying to hit it lower w/this swing. I usually sky all my shots including the longer clubs.

Been trying to deloft my left hand more on impact... but no luck.

Gotta practice more...

Any pointers on hitting it lower?? I could use um...

here is my 5 wood vid...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buKGQ_qc8cw

This post has been edited by xchangmanx: Aug 3 2008, 07:50 PM

Wouldn't using a 5 wood defeat the purpose of hitting it low as woods are meant to give you a higher trajectory vs. irons?

For me I REALLY need to cut off my finish (I try to think waist high) to hit low...the higher I finish the higher the trajectory

Thanks for the reply, I gotta work on that start lower, go flatter and finish lower.

Also, the lowest lofted iron in my bag is the 5 iron at 26*. However, I believe the stinger can be played w/all lofts and all clubs. I've seen dudes at the local range punch their 7 wood at 23* and still keep it below 20 ft.

Many give me the same advise, but for me I have a hard time w/this one. Making the change for the shot, and physically executing it is tough.

To my eye, it looks like you're using a regular swing. When I hit a low, stinger type shot, I try to really use only the shoulders and along with that saw off the finish while keeping the hands extending through to the target. Much like what some have been talking about with the flat left/bent right. In your video, you like you're really releasing to a full, high finish. I would suggest slowing things down a bit on the range and thinking 3/4 back and then only shoulders on the downswing, finishing with the hands about half to 3/4 through, extending down the target line as long as possible.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.