In our awkward lies series, we look at the changes you need to make to hit a great golf shot off a slope. In this video we consider how to play well when faced with the ball on a down hill slope when you are out on the golf course and the effect that such a slope has on the flight of the golf ball.

Strike the golf ball first before the ground much more often with this drill. Here’s a straightforward, effective golf tip to help you stop hitting the ground before the golf ball when you hit golf shots. There’s no need to keep struggling with your golf swing, this will help you to learn to rotate, rather than lean away from the target during your golf swing, resulting in cleaner struck golf shots, where you strike the golf ball before the ground.