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The Pelz clock

20 min 15 reps Difficulty ●●●○○
Goal: Calibrate three fixed distances per wedge

How to do it

With your sand wedge, hit sets of 5 balls with the backswing at 7:30, at 9:00 and at 10:30, always at the same rhythm. Write down the average carry for each length. Repeat with each wedge until your nine-distance chart is complete.

What fault it fixes

No distance control with wedges
Shots from 30-80 m finish short or long with no pattern; on video, the backswing length changes between shots to the same distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "The Pelz clock" drill for?

Calibrate three fixed distances per wedge

How do you do the "The Pelz clock" drill?

With your sand wedge, hit sets of 5 balls with the backswing at 7:30, at 9:00 and at 10:30, always at the same rhythm. Write down the average carry for each length. Repeat with each wedge until your nine-distance chart is complete.

How long does the "The Pelz clock" drill take?

About 20 minutes per session, 15 reps.

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