Rocco Mediate’s Tip of the Week

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
July 26, 2006

SIDEHILL LIE
If the ball's above your feet, the ball should be in the center area of your stance. If it's below your feet, definitely move it ahead in your stance. The slope will change everything else. You have to allow the slope to do the work. Someone told me a long time ago that you have to "let the hill have it." Nice smooth swing. Let the club do the work.

EQUIPMENT
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