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Before I begin, I am going to first give you the definition of the 4 uneven lies in golf.

Uphill Lie – The easiest of the four uneven lies. The ball is level with your feet but the slope is up-hill, we refer to this as an uphill lie.

Downhill Lie – A ball that is level to your feet but the slope is down hill, probably the second most difficult shot in golf.

Ball Below Feet – The most difficult shot in golf is when the ball is below your feet.

Ball Above Feet – The fourth uneven lie is when the ball is above your feet.

Do not get confused between an uphill lie, and when the ball is simply above your feet. These are two different lies, & should be addressed separately. Also, don’t get confused with the downhill lie, & the golf ball being below your feet. Again, these are two different lies.

Uphill Lie

1. Let’s start with the easiest shot in golf, the up-hill lie. If you struggle with this shot, you probably swing the golf club to vertical into the ground and hit a fat shot. Before you prepare for an uphill lie, you need to think of a few other important items first. Make sure you take a less lofted club. When you have an uphill lie, it will cause the ball tgo HIGHER and SHORTER.
2. The ball will have a tendency to hook to the left, so aim a little to the right.
3. To avoid hitting the shot fat, check your shoulder alignment and make sure they are parallel to the ground you are standing on. If you are on an uphill lie, your back shoulder needs to be a little lower than your leading shoulder.
4. The golf ball should be positioned according to what club you are using, as though your on a level lie. (A bit forward for longer golf clubs.)
5. You want to make sure you follow through HIGH after impact.

Downhill Lie

Now we can move on to one of the hardest shots in golf, the down hill lie. If you have a tendency to struggle with this shot, the miss hit is normally a top. Follow the following steps and you will see a huge change in your down hill shots.

1. Because the ball will fly lower, you can take a more lofted club to help the ball go a little higher.
2. The ball will have a tendency to curve to the right, aim a little to the left.
3. If you have your shoulders at address tilted level to the down slope of your lie, this will encourage the club to swing DOWN into the ball (correct) and not up in the down swing. Thus, you’ll hit the bottom of the ball and not the top.
4. Play the ball in your stance according to the golf club you are using (again, a bit forward for a longer club).
5. You want to make sure you follow through LOW to the ground after impact.

Ball Below Feet

THE HARDEST SHOT IN GOLF. The dreaded, (How is this happening to me) BALL BELOW YOUR FEET golf shot. Your in the right place, below is the answer.

1. When the golf ball is below your feet, you have the tendency to top it to the right, whiff the ball, or shank it.
2. The address is the absolute most important part of this shot. Bend the knees and bend WAY over at address. You ALMOST can not bend TOO much.
3. The ball will have a tendency to go to the right, aim farther left.
4. The golf club wants to swing up & down, NOT around. LET IT…It will feel like a lob swing, this is correct. IF you take your normal swing, you will whiff the ball completely.

Ball Above Feet

Now we are back to an easy shot, the ball above our feet. If you follow the steps below, you will not hit the ground behind the ball anymore, and the ball above your feet will become your absolute favorite shot in golf

1. If you struggle with hitting the ball fat in these shots, make sure you are standing taller than your normal stance.
2. The ball will have a tendency to fly to the left, aim a little farther to the right.
3. DO NOT BEND YOUR KNEES
4. This is the main point, the golf club wants to swing more AROUND your body, let it…DO NOT TRY TO MAKE A NORMAL SWING…let the club swing around you.

Now, forget everything you knew about uneven lies and try this out. I KNOW IT WILL HELP!

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For most people, taking golf lessons means going to a professional who can share their skill and experience; but did you know that you can also take golf lessons online? It is still a good idea to take some lessons from a pro if you are just getting started and you can learn much from an expert player, but you probably will not remember everything you learn in a few lessons. It is great to practice with a pro, but supplementing these with golf lessons online makes a wonderful addition which can help you remember what you have learned.

Having these web based resources can be a great help for those trying to learn or perfect their game. Those little things you forget can end up sabotaging an otherwise perfect swing. When you take Online Golf Lessons in addition to your sessions with a pro, you’re able to review things and remember everything you need to know.

Video Lessons

Almost everyone now has either a digital camera which can record and play video; at the least, your mobile phone most likely has these capabilities. If you are taking golf lessons online, being able to record yourself while you practice and watch your golf lessons online right there on the course or driving range.

You could even pack up all of your clubs and go down to the course or the driving range – taking your golf lessons with you. You can watch golf lessons online even at the course in many locations; you can pause the videos as needed to try out what you’re learning.

It is great to take your lessons on the go, but you do not need to have a portable video player to benefit from video golf lessons. You can watch the videos at home any time you need and keep your memory fresh; it also makes it easier to ensure that you maintain proper form while you practice your swing at home.

Audio Lessons

Golf is a game which requires focus and a certain kind of mindset; you won’t become an expert immediately, but when you take golf lessons online, the downloadable audio lessons most of them provide lets you learn in your car or anywhere else by listening to them on your portable mp3 player. This can help you to get into the right frame of mind more quickly.

E-Books

When you choose to take golf lessons online, you will also be able to use e-books that you can download and read on your computer as well as online resources which you can use from any computer. A lot of people prefer e-books on golfing; for many, this seems to be the best way for them to learn the basics.

Becoming a truly skilled golfer will take a lot of time and a lot of practice; but when you take golf lessons online, you will get the edge you need to get you there much more quickly. Adding these online lessons to your practice on the driving range will have your friends asking how you managed to get so good so fast ! Click HERE to learn more.

GENERATE POWER AT SETUP

We all want more power and distance.Whether you hit the ball 200 or 300 yards, adding an extra 10-15 yards to your driver gives any player confidence and a decisive advantage over the competition.  Over the years as I have taught online golf lessons, many golfers have emailed me consistently with a breakdown of distance per club.They also provide where they would like to get to; usually 10-15 yards increase off the tee and from the fairway w/ their irons. The following tip is suggested to golfers who want an easy way to generate extra distance off the tee.I don’t recommend this set-up from the fairway or around the green, but it will give you and extra 10-15 yards off the tee. The is a simple breakdown including different ways that power and distance is generated in our golf swing (I want you to understand what generates power):

• Solid Ball Contact:  Not on heel or toe.
• Hand rotation through the impact zone.
• Weight shift through the ball.
• Follow Through position: This is more of a check point.Club face up at follow- through = less power.  Club face down at follow-through = more power.

Problem Lack of distance off the tee. Solution I am going to teach you a modified set-up that will allow for maximum power generation.Often players that have a slight draw generate more distance than players that hit a fade, so this set-up will put you in a position to hit a draw.This is also true for players on the PGA tour.  The following, are steps to modify your set-up in order to allow for maximum distance generation:

• Go through your normal set-up routine as we teach in the DVD.Remember to bend at the hips and not the stomach.
• Close your stance: Move your trailing foot back so that your toes are parallel to the middle of your leading foot.
• Put a little more weight on your front foot: Instead of 50/50 you will have 60% on your leading leg and 40% of your weight on your trailing leg.In essence you will almost be leaning a little forward at set-up.
• Knee bend stays the same and take your normal swing, focusing on really shifting your weight & rotating your hands through the impact zone.

These modifications place your body in a more powerful position at set-up. Again only implement this set-up off the tee.You can try it with your irons on the practice range, and if you see amazing results then play with it on the course, but remember not to change your entire set-up for your irons.  This tip is simply a modification to add extra distance off the tee. To learn more golf instruction and how to improve your golf swing check out my site.