How to Hit a Golf Ball Lower

When you play golf, you should be able to hit the ball high across the green. At times, you need to be able to hit the golf ball lower to get it to the right place. There are some things you can do to ensure the golf ball is hot lower instead of high into the air.

1. Stand by the ball with it at your right back heel if you are a right-handed golfer. When standing in this stance, when you swing the golf club it will hit the ball on a descending swing arc, which will make it go lower. Adjust your stance if you are a left-handed golfer.


2. Keep your weight forward as you swing the club to hit the golf ball lower. For example, if you are a right-handed golfer, shift your weight to the left foot when you swing. Do the opposite; if you are a left handed golfer. Swinging you club like this will cause you to shorten your swing, which will make the golf ball go lower when it is hit. Shorten your follow through to make the golf ball go lower when it is hit.


3. Lessen the tension in your hands after you make contact with the golf ball. This will take you a lot of practice to master this technique but it will help you a lot in your golf swing.


4. Lessen the tension in your hands right after your make contact. This is a difficult technique to master but if your take a little bit of the pressure off your grip it will keep your shot low and straight.


5. Practice hitting the golf ball lower using these types of swings. The more you practice the better you will get. You will have to practice constantly, to retain muscle memory, to make your golf balls go lower when you hit them.