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GameCube	PlayStation 2	Controls
		Adjusts distance and direction
		Adjusts height and curve
		Press once to bring up the strength meter, and again to launch frog
		Cancels the current action
		Preview shot (in top view mode, move map around)
		Open "Items" menu
		Switch to top view
		Pause

Don't be afraid to use ! It will allow you much greater flexibility with your shot. Slicing and hooking ( and ) will get you around most hazards. Hitting a short, high drive into the hole when possible is the safest way to avoid the frog hopping straight past it and wrecking your Frog-In.