Mastering Different Lies: Above Your Feet, Below Your Feet, Uphill and Downhill

⛳The loft of the golf club plays a big influence on how much the ball moves to the left on a shot above your feet.

🏌️‍♂️Stand taller, grip down slightly, and aim to the right when playing a shot above your feet to counter the tendency of the ball moving left.

⛳On a shot below your feet, the loft of the golf club doesn't change as much as on a shot above your feet.

🏌️‍♂️Bend your knees more, stand slightly lower, and aim slightly left when playing a shot below your feet.

⛳When playing a shot on an uphill lie, set up parallel to the slope, add more loft to the club, and turn your body through the shot.

Does the loft of the golf club change on different lies?

—Yes, the loft of the golf club can change on different lies. For example, on a shot above your feet, the loft can cause the ball to move more to the left.

What should I do when playing a shot above my feet?

—When playing a shot above your feet, stand taller, grip down slightly, and aim slightly to the right to compensate for the tendency of the ball to move left.

How should I set up for a shot below my feet?

—When playing a shot below your feet, bend your knees more, stand slightly lower, and aim slightly left to counter the effects of the slope.

What changes should I make when playing a shot on an uphill lie?

—When playing a shot on an uphill lie, set up parallel to the slope, add more loft to the club, and make sure to turn your body through the shot.

What is the key to playing different lies successfully?

—The key to playing different lies successfully is to adjust your setup, club selection, and swing accordingly. Practice and experience will also help improve your ability to adapt to different lies.

00:01Introduction to playing shots on different lies in golf.

00:11Explains playing shots above your feet and how the loft of the golf club affects the ball's movement.

01:03Demonstrates setup and technique for playing shots above your feet.

10:37Explains playing shots below your feet and how the loft of the golf club changes.

10:58Demonstrates setup and technique for playing shots below your feet.

11:29Explains playing shots on an uphill lie and how to set up and swing for this lie.

12:00Teaches the proper technique for playing shots on a downhill lie.

12:11Conclusion and final tips for playing shots on different lies.