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Toe down a firm tight lie

Robin says a firm tight lie rules out release two and a wide-open face because the bounce can be exposed. His adjustment is to get closer to the ball, raise the shaft, get more vertical, and play a number one release.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 13:38

Try it

  1. Do not play release two.
  2. Do not open the face a lot.
  3. Get a little bit close to the ball.
  4. Shaft a little bit high on.
  5. Get a little bit more vertical.
  6. Play it with just a number one release.

Why this context matters

The lie is sitting down slightly with firmer ground underneath.