For the medium-trajectory pitch shot, play the ball toward the middle of your stance, and place your hands directly over the ball.

Use your hands and wrists a little bit as you take the club away from the ball. On the downswing, let the hands and arms swing the clubhead under the ball upon impact. (Always allow the loft of the clubhead to get the ball into the air never trying to lift the ball off the ground.)

Finally just let the hands and arms follow through