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Pitching and Wedges: Approach Shots from 20 to 110 yards

The best videos selected by Fred P to help you gauge your wedge shots and get the ball to stop on the green.

The “Pitching and Wedges” Lessons”

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The Basics of Pitching

Weight on the front, head aligned, body turning: the fundamentals and one-handed drills for successful pitches ranging from 20 to 65 yards.

Gauging Distances with a Wedge

Clock, swing percentages, or distance ranges: the pros’ methods for knowing where each wedge will land, from 35 to 130 yards.

Spin and a ball that bites

A slipping sole, hands following the ball, good contact on the clubface: how to slow the ball down on the green, and when to try it.

High pitch or low pitch

Open face, ball position, arc length: hit the same pitch with a low, standard, or high and soft trajectory.

Choosing the Right Shot to Score

Read the lie, the slope, and the flag before choosing the safest shot: how the pros think when they're within 110 yards.

From 35 to 110 yards, success depends on controlling distance and trajectory. Pros adjust their wedges by varying the length of their backswing, the clubface angle, and the ball position—from a low shot that bites into the ground to a high, soft pitch.

In summary: Mastering your wedge shots

Calibrating Your Wedge Distances

Hit a low, biting ball

Throw a high, soft pitch

Create spin without risking contact

* Amateur competitions with guidance from the pros