What drills can be used to determine the correct ball position for a greenside bunker shot?

• A. The triangle drill
• B. The line drill
• C. The stance width drill
• D. The foot placement drill

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that ball position in a greenside bunker shot is all about where the club interacts with the sand relative to the ball, which directly controls the height and trajectory of the shot. The line drill gives a simple, visual reference that ties your setup to the swing path and contact point. By marking a line along the target line (or using an aligned reference on the club) and practicing with the ball in different spots along that line, you can immediately see how your contact point changes—the line helps you notice whether you’re striking the sand behind the ball in the correct place to produce the desired loft and pop. When you find a position where the club meets the sand consistently just behind the ball and you feel a clean, controlled exit of sand, you’ve identified the effective ball position for that shot. The other drills focus more on posture, stance width, or foot placement, which are important for setup and balance but don’t provide the same direct feedback about where along the line your club should strike the sand in relation to the ball.