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#728 Mastering the Short Wedge: Stability Through Rotation and Radius
Why “Arms Only” Is Ruining Your Wedge Play
Many golfers believe 30–50-yard wedge shots should be played mainly with the arms while keeping the body quiet. Biomechanically, this often creates the opposite of control. When body rotation disappears, the arms must independently manage speed, radius and timing—making contact less predictable.
Compact Doesn’t Mean Narrow
A good wedge swing is compact, but it still maintains width. The chest, arms and hands should move as a coordinated system. If the hands travel independently while the trail elbow folds excessively, the swing radius collapses.
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