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Raise wedge launch by moving the ball up

To launch a wedge higher, the instructor keeps everything the same and moves the ball position up half a ball to a ball. He describes the result as a slightly higher launch and softer flight that still keeps a lot of spin, and frames this as his way of hitting it higher without throwing the club.

Channel: Micah Morris

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Why this context matters

Said during a range wedge session preparing for a tournament.