Get out of the sand with one hand

The sand wedge is built with a flanged sole that extends downward from the leading edge of the clubface. This flange acts as a rudder to keep the club from cutting too deeply into the sand. If, however, you allow your hands to lead the clubhead through the hitting area, you’ll take loft off the club, reduce the depth of the flange and minimize the bounce or rudder effect.

The system requires that your hands be trailing the clubhead when it passes under the ball. A relatively thin cut of sand results. When you practice with just one hand, the hand has to trail the clubhead.

That’s the feeling you want in your real sand shots.