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Old 10-23-2003, 03:33 AM
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I always play uphill back in my stance and downhill up in my stance to get a cleaner hit and my regular distance. I adjust my stance for each shot. On an uphill shot, I stand with the hill but at address I kick my back knee in a little more than normal. This help the shot to follow the hill angle more and not bury it in the side of the hill.

On a downhill shot, I preset my weight more to the left side and put my right foot more behind my left. I chase my hands down the target line more and turn to a full low hands finish.

The key to an uphiller or downhiller is to take a few practice swings and a divot to see where the club is contacting the ground. The ball should be at the back of the divot, just adjust your stance and swing with confidence.

There are other ways to play these shots, this is just one variation.

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