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Short Game · Technique

Use back-foot shaft lean on tight lies

For this tight lie, place the ball almost outside the back foot and use a 60-degree club. Add shaft lean to encourage a little wrist set, then use a slightly hinged release one and let the ball feed down.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 59:36

Try it

  1. Play the ball almost outside the back foot.
  2. Use the 60 because you are taking so much off.
  3. Use increased shaft lean.
  4. Let the shaft lean encourage a little wrist set.
  5. Let it feed down.

Why this context matters

The lie tells him the shot cannot be played from underneath the ball.