In this guide from The Scoring Method, beginners learn how to extend their wedge game for 50-yard shots using the 9-to-3 clock-face swing. The instructor explains the importance of trusting the club's loft and demonstrates why leaning forward and swinging down is essential for consistent high-launching pitches.
Use a '9:00 to 3:00' swing length to consistently hit the ball approximately 50 yards.
Trust the club's built-in loft; you do not need to 'help' the ball up or swing upward like a tennis racket.
Practice rehearsal swings in the rough to develop the sensation of the club cutting through the grass.
Avoid leaning back during the strike; instead, lean slightly forward and swing down through the ball.