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In this video we are going to tackle one of the tougher shots in golf, the uneven lie. This shot is one that gives even the most skilled golfers trouble, but one that everyone can succeed at hitting if given the correct information. Also take into account that we don’t usually practice these shots until we are faced with them on the course, because when we hit on the range it is almost always on an even lie.
So let’s talk about the lies… what are they? You can have uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies (ball above your feet, and ball below your feet). In each instance the shot will come out different, so understanding how your ball is lying in relation to the direction you want to go is key.
One thing I see a lot while giving playing lessons on the course is my students don’t read the way their ball is lying before they play the shot. It is of the utmost importance to look and understand where the ball is in relation to where you are. Everyone just wants to hit it straight, but if the ball is above you feet and you aim straight chances are you are going to miss it to the left. So it is important to set up specifically based on the lie and slope.
HITTING OFF SIDEHILL LIES
These can be tricky but once you get the hang of them you will be able to hit them with ease.
Ball Above Your Feet Stance:
1. Adjust your aim to the right to correct for the draw tendency of this lie. Usually off this lie, the ball will draw (go left).
2. Place your ball a little further back in your stance to make sure you hit the ball first before the ground. (Take a few practice swings in this position to determine the bottom out point and make ball placement adjustments).
3. Choke down on the club – since we are closer to the ball in this lie, we need to shorten our club length to accommodate.
4. Always take a few practice swing next to the ball to get a feel for the slope and stance.
5. BE FREE AND HAVE FUN! This is a learning process so stay open to the mishits and learn from them!
Ball Below Your Feet Stance:
1. Adjust your aim to the left to correct for the fade tendency of this lie. Usually off this lie, the ball will fade (go right).
2. Potentially place your ball a little further back in your stance to make sure you hit the ball first before the ground. (Take a few practice swings in this position to determine the bottom out point and make ball placement adjustments.
3. Bend more at the knees. Since we are further from the ball in this lie, we need to adjust our stance to get closer to the ball.
4. Always take a few practice swing next to the ball to get a feel for the slope and stance.
5. Maintain your body position of more knee bend throughout the swing.
6. BE FREE AND HAVE FUN! This is a learning process so stay open to the mishits and learn from them!
We do not usually practice these shots unless on the course so, have patience while learning the sidehill lie shots. These shots can be frustrating, but with the correct tools you will start executing them perfectly. Happy practicing and Happy Golfing!
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