[BerntR]

The flying wedges have three monitors: pp#1, #2 and #3.

The flying wedges sort of dictates the pressure point alignments throughout the stroke. Not entirely though, since pp#3 rotation or not is still an option for swinging or hitting.

But it represents a structure that is so rigid that it will expose a large number of stroke problems through pp#1,#2, #3 pressure, especially those related to rhythm.

When you are loyal to your wedges, you will to a large extent feel stroke problems as glitches, discontinuities, odd PP variation throughout your stroke. The cause can be in any component basically, but the problem will manifest itself in the hands before it manifests itself in the ball flight. There's no point in looking for an explanation of how it should feel. Because you will feel the difference between better and worse, and between right and wrong.

A flip will often create a discontinuity in the pressure. A down stroke where pp#3 overshadows pp#1 is a sign of a throwaway in the making, usually caused by a pivot that doesn't work properly. Loss of pp#2 anywhere is basically a bad thing. The list is probably endless. You don't really need a check list because you will feel whether a difference is better or worse.

Needless to say, there will be a masking effect when the ball gets in the way. The feel of impact will to a certain extent overshadow the pressure right before and right after impact. Impact feedback is important too, but you will have the best pressure feel when you do trial swings before you actually strike the ball. And when/if you get good at it you will learn to adjust the components while preparing for the actual shot. I am quite certain that the tour pro's listen to their hands when they do a large number of trial strokes before the delicate greenside par saver is executed.

Refer to another thread where you linked to Fred Shoemaker. His concept of awareness is a perfect match with TGM monitoring of the pressure points. There will from time to time be a need to be aware of other components as well. And certainly a need to monitor whatever you're working on the range. But the pressure in the hands should IMO be monitored always.

Half wedges and 3/4 wedges are great for monitoring hands pressure. If you start aiming for the 50 meter pole at your (hopefully) nearby indoor practice range, you will after a while - almost automatically - became very aware of the pressure in the hands.

And in my opinion, monitoring of the pressure in the hands is THE secret towards a good and consistent short game.