Length of swing and ball position

Growing up in North Dakota and then years later working at a club on the ocean, I dealt with wind often. As a younger player I used to close the clubface down and try smother the ball, but had inconsistent results. As I developed as a player I learned to swing either 2/3’s, 3/4 or Full and create different trajectories by using a 6 iron with a 2/3 swing instead of a full swing 7 iron. Much easier to control. I will move it forward or back in stance to hit higher or lower also.