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Mishit Tip SheetsThin Shots![]() Thin shots occur when the clubface contacts the ball near its equator or a little below. Illustration by William Glessner A thin shot occurs when the club makes contact with the ball near the ball's equator or slightly below, or when the leading edge of the clubface strikes the ball first (called blading the ball). This usually results in a shot whose trajectory is very low, whose distance can be greater than intended, and, often, whose ball flight is unpredictable. It's important to note that a thin shot is not always a bad shot. Highly skilled golfers often play thin shots intentionally to guard against the fat shot (hence the saying, "thin it to win it" and "hit it thin to win"). However, for most golfers and all recreational golfers, a thin shot is rarely played intentionally and is most likely to be the result of a mishit. Note: This text is written from the perspective of a right-hander; lefties should reverse the directional elements.
Diagnosing Thin Shots
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