The key to this shot is to maintain the leading edge low; if my hands stop and I try to flip it up like a lob shot, the leading edge will go straight into the ball and blade it, causing you to feel the impact.
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Phil You're recognized for being the top lob shot player in the world, and this right here is proof of that. Tell me a little bit about your technique and what you're going to do, and I'll show you how to execute it effectively. You've undoubtedly seen this on the Golf Channel. Dave Pelz, you're not nearly as tall as you used to be, so the shot isn't as difficult, but I've placed a sand wedge in front of you.
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You can identify a ball position is forward 0:41 by doing this. By opening the face and driving the leading edge beneath the ball, I'm able to get it to pop up and come in gently. I did bleak, but it didn't get much over you.
"How funny would it be if the ball popped over his head but the wedge whacked him on the chin in the follow through.