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6. DOWNSWING In this critical movement, it is essential to keep the hands and club-head on the inside on the start down. Start the action toward the ball by drawing the weight to the left side in 'a unified motion of the left arm, shoulder, and hip. The right shoulder turns under, not out, with the right elbow tucked close to the body. The weight is now shifting back to the left side, with the left hip gradually turning away and unwinding. Remember: it is imperative to hit from 7. THE HITTING POSITION With the weight drawn forward to the left side as the left hip unwinds, the club-head is now in the hitting area, and the wrists start to uncock. At this point, you get the sensation of the right hand catching up with the left. The shoulders are now square to the line of flight, and remain so until after impact. At impact, the left leg is firmed up, head steady in position over the ball. Throughout, the right elbow is kept close to the side and below the left elbow. of the backswing. As the the top of the backswing, nly slightly lifted. Over- 1 directly over the ball. wulder tucked under the serceptibly less shifting the inside, out. 10. PITCHING The most commonly used club for this control shot to the green is the pitching-wedge, although it could be the 8 or 9-iron for players of lesser strength. A shorter, more upright swing is used, with club-shaft "choked" an inch or two, and the club-face opened slightly. The ball is positioned in the centre of a narrow stance, with hands placed slightly ahead of the ball at the address. In this restricted swing, the club-head is taken straighter back and less to the inside. The ball is definitely hit on the downswing, with the amount of back- swing determined by the length of the shot required. trol. This requires that the ball be struck on the downswing. e hands are slightly ahead of the ball. Get a mental picture becomes more pronounced in the shorter, more lofted irons. ; : "the ball at impact, the ball must be hit on the downswing, i ® 14. DOWNHILL AND UPHILL LIES On a downhill lie, the ball is positioned back closer to center than usual. At the address, the weight favours the left foot, and * two in front of the ball. Warning: Don't attempt to lift or 15. SIDEHILL LIES With the ball higher than the feet, take the normal stance but choke the club a little. This lie automatically produces a flatter-than-usual swing; expect a hook, and allow grip, attained by placing the left forefinger bing the shaft as much as possible in the palm are stance with weight slightly favouring the ball positioned off the left foot. With hands, ly and working as a unit, the club-head is hall is stroked with a relaxed, pendulum-like wead, positioned over the ball, remains still stays so throughout the swing. The natural tendency is to push or slice, so aim slightly to the left of target. On an uphill lie, just reverse the procedure, with the ball moved forward and the weight now on the right or rear foot. As this is now a "hook" situation, aim slightly to the right of target. Secret: Make the club-head follow the contour of the ground, adjusting the arc of the swing to suit. accordingly. With the ball below the feet, the stance is again a normal one, except that the knees are flexed or bent sufficiently for you to get to the ball as naturally and comfortably as possible. It is most important to retain the same amount of knee-flex throughout the swing. This lie produces a more upright swing, hence a tendency to slice. Again, aim accordingly. in NSE TRA