How to Hit the Golf Ball Lower?

Hitting the balls low with smooth, laser-like shots comes into play when the players are exposed on a windy day. Being able to hit low can minimize the effect of wind. All you need are some specific adjustments to acquire the right flight properties.

The main concept behind low hitting is to take away the loft at impact from your hits. How it’s done is based on your stance. Here in this article, we have devised some steps in empirical ways to make them easily understandable for you.

How to Hit the Golf Ball Lower

It’s relatively easy to hit a ball low with satisfaction when you get the grasp of some methodical sequences. In this section, we’ll logically explain how and what to do to get your desired result.

Step 1: Get to Your Usual Position

The starting position of hitting the golf ball lower is similar to all the other hitting forms. That is, line up your shot from your usual address position.

Step 2: Check Your Grip Make a Firm Grip

Check down on the club by moving your grip further inside. The most comfortable grip should be halfway down. Just make sure you don’t get to the point of discomfort.

Step 3: Position the Ball Get the Ball Back in Your Stance

For a normal stance positioning, the ball should be centered between your two feet. Now remove that half spacing in between your back foot and the golf ball by stepping forward.

One of the most important aspects of low hitting is that you keep your hands exactly in the same position as you would for a normal shot. To elaborate, keep your hands level with the inside of your left pocket.

Let’s suggest more: you must make sure that your clubface is square to the target line of the ball. And just like that, your normal swing should be enough to induce a lower trajectory.

Step 4: Lean Your Club Forward

Lean your body a bit forward so that approximately 70% of your body weight lies on your forward-facing foot. This will automatically result in your club to lean forward.

This is done so that your swing is shortened. Shortening the swing will allow you to produce lower loft which would result in a lower trajectory.

Step 5: Maintain a Lower Power

After shortening the swing, you spontaneously reject the room for a speedy hit. Even so, you should be more careful not to hit very hard. If you’re playing in a windy condition, hitting harder will add backspin and loft which you do not want.

A low and boring shot while swinging at a power of 70-80% should produce the result. Hitting the ball straight and smooth with minimal spin will produce lower shots.

Step 6: Hit Low and Around

While hitting the ball, it’s important to have a flat swinging plane. To implement that, a couple of adjustments is required. Step back an inch or two while taking the stance. Maintain your knee flex and don’t bend over in an attempt to reach the ball.

The key to a good strike is compression at impact. The quality of your strike affects the loft and length of the flight. Attacking the ball from an out-to-in will is what amateurs do. Keep the swing compact and connect your upper left arm to your body. Balancing between arm swing and body swing helps you to achieve your target.  

While swinging, visualize hitting the ball with your hands reaching your shoulder height and the club parallel to the base. Your hand should be ahead of the ball and the shaft bent toward the target. Hold the finish with your hands low around the body.

Epilogue

We suggest you try these methods of hitting the ball lower in fresh weather at first. As the processes don’t require a higher level of skills, you can easily master them by practicing at a regular interval.

When in a windy condition, try to keep your spin to a minimum. Hopefully, you’ll get much better results if you follow these steps discussed above.