LONG SHOTS: Strengthen your grip, toe in the club about 30 degrees, play the ball back of center in your stance and make a steep downswing. You might use a pitching wedge or 9-iron if you are sure you can clear the lip—they have less bounce than a sand wedge so they dig easier. The ball will come out hot.
SHORT SHOTS: Weaken your grip, open the face about 30 degrees, position the ball forward of center with your weight on the left foot and swing even more steeply. You swing harder to generate enough speed to produce a softer shot that stops fast.
It’s even OK to leave the club head in the sand.
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