Drill

Drills

Golf

Buried-Lie Steep Extraction

Matching delivery to a lie that requires steeper entry

6 min
8 shots.
Beginner

Why this drill

Get the ball out of a lie that will not allow a normal shot.

Setup

Place the ball in deep rough so it is visibly down in the grass.

How to perform it

  1. 1Play the ball back, add loft, make a steeper, firmer swing and accept a shorter, lower result.

Key feel

Descend into the back of the ball with intent.

Success cue

Ball consistently escapes the lie and advances toward the target.

Recommended reps

8 shots.

Progression

Alternate a buried lie and a clean lie.

Common mistake

Making a normal, shallow swing and losing the club in grass.