Those that have taken lessons from me or worked through drill eight of my drill series know the intention of what the swing does beyond the ball will help determine the trajectory and shape of the ball- as it will alter the downswing and impact to suit. Tiger Woods discusses how he learned to control his flights- and it's simpler than you may think
I guarantee every golfer has had a playing partner tell them- "You hit it right where you were aiming". There are two reasons why aim is over rated and you DON'T have to aim straight. Watch to learn why.
Being proficient at the short game also requires being able to read the lie before you. Knowing how a lie will react gives you the choice to play the best kind of shot necessary to get that ball close to hole and up and down. Save shots by knowing the lie.
In this member question video I discuss trajectories on pitch shots. I am a big believer in the closer you keep the ball to the ground on pitch shots the more control you will have. Learn how to flight your pitch shots in this video.
How did I alter the distance I needed to hit a specific iron shot when I played on tour? The trick is the footwork- and the pressure
The uphill lie in a bunker needs a specific alteration compared to a regular bunker shot- watch this video to find out how a tough shot can be made easy.