Shots & Technique Golf Terms
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Address
The position a golfer takes immediately before beginning their swing.
Alignment
The direction a golfer's body and clubface are aimed relative to the intended target line.
Approach
A shot played toward the green, typically the second shot on a par-4 or third on a par-5.
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Backspin
Reverse rotation on the ball that causes it to stop quickly or spin backward upon landing on the green.
Break
The amount a putt curves due to slope, grain, or other factors on the putting green.
Bump and Run
A low-trajectory chip shot that lands short of the green and rolls toward the hole.
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Shank
A mishit where the ball strikes the hosel of the club (where the shaft meets the clubhead), sending it sharply to the right for right-handed golfers.
Slice
A shot that curves sharply from left to right for right-handed golfers, typically unintentional and resulting in significant distance and accuracy loss.
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