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Pitch off a downslope: ball back, three-quarter finish

From a really steep downslope with 100 yards to go, play a 56 back in the stance. Finish in a three-quarter position, keep the hands driving, and use a lower-flighted pitch shot.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 56:33

Try it

  1. Play it back in the stance.
  2. Finish in a three-quarter position.
  3. Keep the hand driving.

Why this context matters

56-degree wedge, about 100 yards, off a steep downslope.