Statistics show the vast majority of shots played are from within 100 yards of the flag.

Therefore, it goes without saying that improving your wedge play will save you shots and lower your scores.

If you are one of the many club players who struggle with these shots follow these steps.

With a bit of practice you should start to strike your wedges with consistency, allowing you to attack the flag more often.

Narrow the stance and position the ball centre or just ahead of centre Many Club players still follow the method of having the ball back in the stance for short irons.

Frequently this is exaggerated due to the stance being excessively wide which results in the shaft leaning too far forward and the hands being way ahead of the ball.

This position is a recipe for disaster and the dreaded thinned or fat will more often than not be the outcome.

By playing the ball in the centre or just ahead will encourage the shallower angle of attack so vital for consistent strikes and trajectory control.

Feel the weight on the front foot Once again this shouldn’t be over exaggerated however as the stance narrows there should be feeling of pressure on the foot nearer the target.

The aim during the swing is then to rotate around this leg with no attempt to lean back to help the ball in the air.

Reduce wrist action Not to be confused with stiff wrists as this will lead to tension, another killer when it comes to the short game.

The hands and wrists should stay quiet or passive as the elbows stay close to and in front of the body.

If an angle is created by the wrists on the backswing the timing of the release of that angle has to be perfect every single time.

Reducing wrist action on the backswing is a far more consistent and forgiving technique which really helps to keep the correct face angle at impact.

Turn The set up adopted and the length of the club being used will limit the ability to move excessively without losing balance, however as mentioned previously it is absolutely critical to rotate both back and through around the front leg.

When we stop rotating on the way through, the club will tend to dig into the ground too early or the wrists will flick and the ball will be thinned.

Allowing the back foot to come up as it does during a full swing can help improve this movement.

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