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The A1/A2/A3 address system for wedge distances

Instead of a clock-face swing (which Grieve says few golfers repeat consistently), he changes distance by changing setup. Address one - one clubhead between the feet, hands down the grip, weight forward - shortens how far your arm can travel, giving a set backswing length for free. Address two (two clubheads, middle of the grip) reaches roughly nine o'clock and address three (three clubheads, up the grip) gets near the top, so you focus only on chest speed for distance, not on stopping the swing.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 27:46

Why this context matters

Grieve's alternative to the clock-face system, which he finds hard to repeat.