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

Uphill Lie – The easiest of the four uneven lies. The ball is level with your feet but the slant 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.

Don’t get confused between an uphill lie, and when the golf ball is just above your feet. These are two different lies, & each should be addressed separately. Also, don’t get confused with the downhill lie, and the ball being below your feet. Again, these are 2 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 get ready 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 a uphill lie, it will make the ball go 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 golf club you are using, as though you were on a level lie. (A bit forward for longer 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 steps below and you will observe 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 golf ball in your stance according to the club you are using (again, a little 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, (I can’t believe this is happening to me) BALL BELOW YOUR FEET golf shot. You have come to the right place, the answer is below.

1. When the ball is below your feet, you will have a tendency to top it to the right, whiff the ball, or shank it.
2. The address is the 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 down and up, NOT around. LEAVE IT…If it feels like a lob swing, this is correct. IF you make your normal golf swing, you will miss 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 ATTEMPT TO MAKE A NORMAL SWING…let the golf club swing around you.

Now, erase everything you knew about uneven lies and give this a try. 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.

Since you can watch your golf lessons online anywhere that you can get a wi-fi signal, this makes them even more useful to you as you work to improve your game – and many online golf lessons even include downloadable video lessons which you can keep on your mobile device to watch them anywhere, anytime.

Of course, even if you don’t have a smartphone or other portable video player you can still benefit from these virtual golf lessons. You can take lessons to review at home and watch how your game improves over time.

Audio Lessons

It’s important to keep in mind that golf is largely a mental game, with concentration and the ability to recall what to do in a given situation being very important. You probably won’t be able to concentrate and focus like a pro right off the bat – but when you take golf lessons online, you can take the audio lessons along with you to the course, in your car or anywhere else you go on your mp3 player.

Ebooks

A lot of people learn the most readily through e-books and other text material; these can be read on your computer, on portable devices and if you are so inclined, even printed out. A lot of golfers find these resources to be especially helpful and there are many high quality e-books on golf available through golf lessons online.

If you’re trying to perfect your golf game, taking some golf lessons online is a good start. While there is no substitute for actual practice on the course, these lessons can give you an edge on your game which you’ll notice – and so will your competitors.Click HERE to take action.