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Short Game · Technique

Avoid a back ball position when trying to lift a wedge shot

The instructor avoids playing the ball back and trying to lift it, which they say leads to mistiming that chunks the shot or thins it over the green. Instead they play the ball a little forward, keep their weight on their left foot with similar body motion, and open the face so they can just finish higher without feeling like they are manipulating the swing.

Channel: Club Champion

Watch official source at 6:23

Try it

  1. A little bit forward.
  2. Keep my weight on my left foot still, similar body motion, just opening up the face.