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Sky Ball (Pop-Up)

A weak, high, short shot hit off the top of the clubface.

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Common with the driver when the ball is positioned too far back or the swing is too steep for the club's design.

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More ball flight & shot shapes terms

Slice

A shot that starts near the target and curves hard to the right, usually losing distance.

Hook

A shot that starts near the target, then curves hard to the left, often diving into trouble.

Push

A straight shot (no curve) that starts and stays to the right of the target.

Pull

A straight shot (no curve) that starts and stays to the left of the target.

Draw

A gentle, intentional curve toward the left that still finishes on target, most golfers' idea of an ideal shot shape.

Fade

A gentle, intentional curve toward the right that still finishes on target, most golfers' idea of an ideal shot shape.