Golf
Uphill and Downhill Slope Pairs
Matching body to slope
6 min
6 shots from each lie, alternating.
Beginner
Why this drill
Adjust setup so the club can travel along the slope.
Setup
Find one uphill and one downhill lie at similar distance from a target.
How to perform it
- 1Set shoulders to match the slope, ball position with the slope, and swing along the hill on both.
Key feel
The ground tells you where low point has to be.
Success cue
Clean contact from both lies with the expected trajectory change.
Recommended reps
6 shots from each lie, alternating.
Progression
Add ball-above and ball-below-feet lies.
Common mistake
Fighting the slope by standing upright.