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Q.
The ball is suspended in a tree, and the player does not wish to attempt to hit it, what are his options:
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The player may use option c from Rule 19.2 (lateral relief), by working out the spot on the ground that is directly below where the ball is at rest in the tree, and dropping within two club-lengths from that spot, no nearer the hole.