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Hinge the wrists to add loft on high chips

To add loft to the shot, add a small wrist hinge with both the lead and trail hands. The wrists add loft, and they also add a slightly steeper angle of attack into the ball.

Channel: Danny Maude

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Why this context matters

For a high, soft shot with no green to work with; the ball is played forward off the front heel and you stand slightly further from it.