AlanN,

Can you describe the motion you were talking about? Is it like a chopping motion, straight through like a putt with the face open?
I can't get a good mental picture of the shot your describing.

In Louisiana, US we have this wonderful ground called hardpan. It is very similar to cement. I practice with an old lob wedge off cement sidewalks so I can play these shots. I destroy the wedge but their cheap in the second hand stores. The basic shot is open the club face, open the stance. Ball position is off the right toe to back to the right instep. The wedge should be placed so the heel is centered behind the ball. Remember, when you open the blade up the center of the clubface moves back slightly. Ensure your weight is 70 - 30 on your left leg and don't shift your weight through the swing. Arms and hands only.

The type of wedge you use is important. The bounce of the club should be as low as possible. You have to be precise for this shot.

Another technique is a vertical wedge shot. This one would be for a closer shot 10-15 yards. Place the toe of the club behind the ball with the shaft straight up in the air. Use a back and through wrist only shot. This will get the ball airborne with a clean hit and looks like a pitch and run. I prefer this method, because the clean hit percentage is higher by about 20% average.

Give it a try, you might be surprised,

GolfBald

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