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HOW TO HIT A FLOP SHOT IN GOLF

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Skid the club under the ball

Let the club slide off the ground

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  1. 1Set up with hands slightly back and the clubface open to add loft.
  2. 2Position your body center forward, over the golf ball, for a shallow swing.
  3. 3Maintain a stable shaft through impact, allowing the club to skid under the ball.
  4. 4Adjust your alignment slightly left to compensate for the open clubface.
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This video teaches the specific mechanics of hitting a high, soft flop shot from a tight lie by achieving solid contact and true loft.

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