Playing in a competition at my club in spring of this year, my playing partner’s ball came to rest up against an internal fence that protects players on our practice ground.

“I’m up against the fence.” They called across to me. I acknowledged and turned back to assess my shot, assuming they would know what to do next. I was wrong. When I looked across again, they had walked 50 yards back from the fence and were preparing to drop.

“Wait! What are you doing?” I shouted. “I’m taking back on the line relief,” came the somewhat confused reply. You may like

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