PGA instructor Adam Bazalgette from Scratch Golf Academy shares the #1 key to wedge distance control: creating consistent forward shaft lean at impact. He breaks down how proper lower-body weight shift, trail-hand position, and shaft lean stabilize delivered loft and contact. The video includes practical drills, such as presetting face angle and picking balls cleanly off a low tee, to build consistent carry distances.
Forward shaft lean at impact standardizes club loft and contact, which is essential for accurate wedge distance control.
Initiate the downswing with a lateral hip bump to narrow the swing arc and pull the hands ahead of the ball.
Keep the trail (right) hand tilted on top of the grip at impact rather than under/scooping to prevent the clubface from opening right.
Practice hitting wedges off a low tee without taking a divot to train a shallow angle of attack alongside shaft lean.
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