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Uneven Lies

Problem

You have difficulty hitting from uneven lies.

Cure

It is very important that you keep your hips and shoulders parallel to the ground. So, if your stance is uneven, you should bend the knee of higher leg. Remember that the ball will tend to fly in the direction of the slope; compensate for this by adjusting your aim.

Therapy

Practice swinging the club near your ball so you can gain a feel for the slope. Notice where the lowest point of your swing is and select this point to be where you want the ball placed in your stance. If the ball is below your feet, it is important that you lower your chest to maintain the proper distance between your upper body and the ball. The lower the ball is from your body, the more you need to compensate by increasing your forward tilt. If the ball is above your feet, you will want to stand taller and possibly choke down on the grip.

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