We are looking to create a clubhead that is traveling down to hit the ball, so take your address position and straighten out your left knee, this will bring your hip back, move the shaft forward and straighten your left wrist
Develop control and feel for pitching distance by creating a set position on the backswing as your benchmark and then vary your shot distance by the power you swing with
Increase your accuracy and control by playing the ball slightly back in your stance and shortening your swing