Introduction
A neutral explanation of the posture, footwork, and upper body mechanics required to operate around tall bunker surfaces where players remain partially elevated.
Key Points
- Teaches upright stance control around tall bunkers.
- Explains height transitions for visibility changes.
- Covers body alignment for high profile cover edges.
- Outlines controlled upper body displacement.
- Supports stability when operating at elevated posture levels.
Details
Tall bunkers require players to maintain an upright or semi upright posture while controlling vertical and lateral movements. Because the bunker surface covers more height than width, mechanical focus is placed on vertical transitions.
Players establish a stable upright stance with even weight distribution across both feet. Maintaining relaxed knee flexion prevents stiffness and allows smooth elevation changes.
Height transitions such as slightly lowering or raising the head should be performed with controlled knee flexion rather than bending the spine or shifting weight forward.
Lateral posture adjustments rely on unified shoulder and torso movements. Over rotating the shoulders or bending at uneven angles can cause instability.
The marker should remain aligned with the player’s visual reference point. Raising or lowering the marker in sync with the head prevents unnecessary barrel movement.
These tall side mechanics support predictable, stable posture when the bunker shape encourages vertical alignment rather than compact positioning.