Tension overcomes the swing and a poor shot results. Sweep the ball off the turf. Hands should be slightly ahead at address. Take the club back 'low and slow'. Transfer your weight early on the downswing.
Hands lead the ball through impact.
Use a long iron to 'punch' your way out of trouble. Today's tip was provided by Craig Stadler's Top Flite Guide to Better Golf, which is published by Triumph Books.