addressing the ball
Golfer's setup position
Addressing the ball is positioning oneself and the club before a golf swing.
A golfer addresses the ball by taking stance, aligning the clubface, and settling into the ready position: She was addressing the ball when a phone rang in the gallery.
The rules of golf define specific moments when the ball is officially "addressed."
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- focusConcentrated attention point
- postureBody position, alignment
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- gripSecure manual hold
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