When trying to add backspin to your wedge shots, there are many things to consider.
• Which way is the wind blowing?
• Are the greens running or holding?
• What sort of lie do you have?
• What kind of ball are you using?
• What technique should I use?
All of these factors will have an impact on the amount spin that you can or should not put on your wedge shots.
The Wind & Course Conditions
The conditions on the course will determine how spin-friendly you need to be. How you deal with your shot will depend on how long and what type of grass is being used. Because the ball will be more stable if it is hit from shorter grass, you should spin your shot.
You should also consider the wind direction as it can affect how spin you make. The ball will spin more if it is facing the wind, but less if it is at its tail. How the greens are treated will affect how the ball spins. Soft, fast greens will give you more spin than those with firm greens.
You are playing the lie
The ball must have maximum spin. It should be clean and free from grass. This will allow for more friction between the clubface of the ball. This will enable you to put more spin on your ball.
Tall grass can make it more difficult to spin the ball because less of the club face comes in contact with it. This reduces friction and thus the possibility of getting less spin.
The equipment and the ball you use
You can have an impact on the spin of your golf balls by choosing what type you are using. The spin rate of a ball covered with a hard core is not as high as that of a ball covered with soft core.
A wedge that has more friction than a smooth face will produce more spin. Your Technique
Move your weight forward by moving more to your front. Your front foot (left foot ) should be approximately 2/3 in front of your ball. One third behind your ball, your club should be pointed towards your left side.
Keep your weight forward when you backswing and point your upper body at the target. To allow the ball to fall, keep the club in a straight line when you swing it back. You should keep your upper body straight and your arms in front.
At impact make sure you have your hands in front of your ball with the shaft pointed at the target. Your right knee should be driving forward. Your hands should be in front of the ball so that you hit the ground first. To promote spin, keep your arms in a V shape. Instead of releasing the club from your hands, rotate the body through each shot to increase club head speed. The speed of the shot will reduce spin.
Perhaps you could practice your technique with swings before a mirror. You can also set up a camcorder or take pictures in front. You can work on your technique, then you can practice using this technique on a short course.