Low Branches

photo credit: Lisa Sanderson   Your ball lies under relatively low hanging trees and there are branches that may restrict your backswing.  The most important thing about this type of shot are your practice swings.  Taking many practice swings is absolutely essential in measuring just exactly where your club meets the branches on your backswing.  Play the ball slightly back in your stance. 

Once you get a feel for the amount of backswing you can take, make a slow and smooth backswing.  Swing primarily with the arms and hands keeping the lower body as still as possible.  A shortened follow-through may also be required.

This shot is similar to the typical knock-down shot.  The idea is to get back on the fairway and be in a good position for your approach shot.