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“Point butt end to belly button”
Set shaft level at address
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How to hit golf shots with backspin!
Rick Shiels Golf
Golf Instruction · 3M subscribers
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- 1Use a magnetic stick or T-peg on your clubface to visualize loft at address and impact.
- 2Set up with the shaft level, butt end pointing at your belly button, and ball in the middle of your stance.
- 3Rotate your body around your lead leg through impact to encourage a downward strike and maintain loft.
- 4Hit the ball with maximum speed to generate more spin on your wedge shots.
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Editorial Notes
This video teaches how to maximize backspin on wedge shots by optimizing equipment, refining technique, and understanding course conditions for better control.
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