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SS005. Golf Tip | How to Hit a Ball Above Your Feet

In this video, you’ll learn how to hit a ball above your feet.

These shots can be tricky as they naturally shoot off to the left…

And it can be really difficult to make solid contact with this awkward ball position.

So, how do you stay balanced and make clean contact with the ball when it’s above your feet?

First, you need to stop the ball from shooting way left.

Get in a solid stance and allow your weight to center near your heels.

This is natural for a stable, uphill stance.

Choke up on your club since the ball is closer to you.

Also, realize that you need a longer club to make up for the loss of distance caused by the flatter swing path.

The right to left ball flight will also give you a bit more roll…

So factor that in.

Stand up a little more than you normally would.

Imagine the extreme case where the ball is waist high.

To make reasonable contact with that ball, you’d need to be standing very vertically.

And finally…

Aim right of your target.

If you hit the ball well from an uphill position…

The ball will shoot off to the left.

Watch this video now to learn how to hit a ball above your feet.

SS004. Golf Tip | How to Hit from an Uphill Lie

In this video, you’ll learn how to hit from an uphill lie.

It’s a lie that can be tricky and frustrating.

It’s easy to lean back and hit a moon shot that doesn’t go very far.

Today, you’ll get some great tips to hit nice, clean shots that land in the center of the green.

The main issue you’ll need to address is that as you lean back…

…the loft of your club tilts back as well.

Naturally, you’ll hit a shot that’s super high compared to hitting from a flat lie.

Another issue is that it’s common for golfers to chop down into the hill.

Here’s how to hit clean shots from uphill lies…

First, start with your stance.

Since it’s an awkward stance, I recommend widening your stance a bit compared to your normal shots.

Also, tilt your shoulders to match the angle of the hill.

You’ll likely put a bit more weight on your back foot.

That’s fine and natural.

So, now that your body is matching the slope of the hill…

…how do you prevent hitting the ball super high?

Since you’re leaning back and adding more loft to your club…

Expect the ball to launch way higher and that you’ll get less distance.

I recommend grabbing a longer club and take your normal swing.

Due to the lower loft on your club, your launch will be lower.

If you’re far from the green…

Let’s say over 200 yards…

Focus on laying up to avoid any bunkers or water that may be surrounding the green.

If you lay up well, you’ll still have a good chance to get up and down to save par.

One extra tip (but only if the slope is slightly uphill)…

I find it easier to have the ball slightly up in your stance from your typical ball placement.

Yes, your ball will launch even higher…

But your club will be able to make cleaner contact.

However, keep your ball placement at its normal spot if the hill slope is very severe.

Summary of how to hit from an uphill lie…

  • Wider stance with more weight on your back foot
  • Match the angle of your shoulders with the slope of the hill
  • Hit with a longer club to make up for the loss of distance caused by the high launch due to the hill slope

Also, be prepared to fall back a bit after you hit.

That’s normal; just be prepared!

Watch this video now to for the key tips for how to hit from an uphill lie!