The first thing every beginner or junior should do when practicing is putt a bucket of balls to help establish solid contact and build their swing around your impact point
Increase your distance by working on your swing speed, just tee up six balls and hit one after another as quickly as you can letting your swing flow freely
Grip down on the club slightly, keep your legs quite, focus on the top of the ball and keep your chin up so that you do not drop down and hit the sand first