"Use the Bounce of the club" means what in the shortgame???? (excludes bunker shots)

[EdZ]

I have heard this phrase often when in comes to pitch shots. How would we apply that (or should we) from a TGM perspective?

With all but a very tight lie, using the bounce provides more margin for error, especially for high soft shots around the green, and most certainly from the rough.

Using the leading edge requires much more precision for clubHEAD control, and from the rough, the risk is that you will get caught up and have little chance at good distance control.

It is a matter of practice and experimentation to learn what types of lies allow you to use more/less bounce and the specific wedge/bounce design can make a big difference IMO.

In effect, the same as a bunker shot. Having the bounce of the club hit the ground first, allows it to glide through, rather than dig/stick in the rough.