When attempting to hit a shot to a pin, which is located without a lot of green around it, be it because there is a bunker in front of it or simply rough, which can be unreliable to bounce a ball through, a shot with a lot of spin is desired.
With more spin on the ball, the player can stop the ball where it lands, or aim past the hole, and allow the ball to back up toward it when it lands.
To add spin to a shot, the shaft is rotated in the players hands so that the club is more open, meaning the face is shallower. The lead foot, hip and shoulders are moved slightly back from the ball in relation to a regular stance, allowing the club to slice under the ball at an angle, creating a higher shot than normal with extra back spin.
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