SLOPING LIES: The ultimate guide on how to play them correctly!

HOW TO: Hit great golf shots from all sloping lies
In this video PGA Golf Professional Rick Shiels explains how to still hit great golf shots from all sorts of sloping lies when out on the golf course. From Ball below feet, ball above feet, uphill golf shots and also downhill golf shots. Golf Course around the world are not perfectly flat, this golf video is going to give you the tips you need to know on how to play your golf ball from all types of sloping and undulating lies. The best players in the world such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, John Rahm and many more PGA TOUR PROS & European tour pros adapt their swings and set ups to help them play great shots from sloping lies.
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[@kyra8105]

I swear Rick knows exactly what I’m struggling with at any point in time

[@RoyalLegendx]

That's probably caus you're struggling with everything at any point in time like the rest of us

[@AlexBlackburn95]

Golf

[@tobysturgell121]

So true

[@3spressoShot]

Me too , GOLF lol

[@brodykilburn1787]

I feel the same way 😂 had a round the other day and this killed me

[@stb55555]

Last year I was averaging over 120 on most courses and sliced my driver so much, it make a boomerang jealous. Rick's videos have not only got me hitting straight (most of the time) but I broke 100 for the first time ever this past weekend. Thanks for the awesome tips Rick!

[@MrNutburger]

@Matt Becham everyone starts out bad, shut up

[@SomeoneAwesome3998]

Matt Becham what’s the reason for your negative comment?

[@michellewang2258]

Matt Becham .... Ye no......

[@johnadragna2907]

Good job bro!

[@scouser102002]

@matt becham fingers cats

[@thegreattesm]

0:45 - Above your feet 3:59 - Ball below your feet 6:40 - Uphill lie 9:44 - Downhill lie I appreciate your teaching and explanations. They've been incredibly useful to me. Timestamps for people looking for a quick reference.

[@BrianPex]

Thanks

[@brodeur212]

Timestamps for people on the course at the moment

[@thegreattesm]

@@brodeur212 i know i refer to them en route

[@asalaba2425]

What about using fairway woods Rick?Will the set up be the same set up?😊

[@docpoco]

Just thankful for Rick. That's all. Free content that's worth more than a box of golf balls I would have lost otherwise

[@yeetyeet1557]

You can’t lie that the noise that the club makes when the ball get hit is INSANELY SATISFYING😉

[@manilove2pwn]

Except for noise at 0:13 where he thinned it

[@austi16]

You can’t even hear it out of the rough

[@theghostofkiev5397]

Wait till you hear the sound when it hits you

[@alexxin7091]

1:23 almost said "me eight iron" lol it's all good Rick, we know you can't hide your inner English! Cheers!

[@johnnyboy2459]

Inner English... You mean Burnley Accent haha

[@jamestheorine3510]

For Queen and County! 😆

[@matthewclark1529]

Good catch

[@rodgerdegeorge330]

How do you not love this guy ? Well spoken , the accent and solid advice . Keep up the good work Rick . We appreciate you in Beaverton , Oregon .

[@40beretta1]

Rick is killing the Swing instruction industry. Like the Magician who gives all the secrets away....and we thank you. AS for the hanging lie, ball below our feet. My opinion; the reason we mis-hit that shot. Once you start your back swin'g, You brain knows you're out of balance, and tells your thigh muscles "Stand up". I give Rick ton of credit. He's teaching and not worrying about where the ball is landing...he's showing the good, the bad and ugly...

[@patrickcosgrove5272]

I love how you explain every shots , even when sometimes you're shots don't go exactly where you want them to ! For us less than perfect players , this makes us feel really good ! We know exactly what you are trying to say and understand what you are trying to show us ! We understand that when we try , it's not going to be perfect, the first time ! My nemesis has always been the downhill lies , you explained it perfectly , how it needs to be played! Thank you , Patrick

[@ManuelGarciaLaRosa]

Next time I'm about to make a shot, I would ask myself how Rick would do it and how he'd explain it. I believe sometimes we don't plan the shot and that ends up pretty bad most of the time

[@jamiehooper2126]

Quality Rick Probably the best 13 minute any golfer could ever have 👍👍👍

[@MusicMaster961]

Very well done. When I don’t golf for a while, I get a sloped lie then blow it then after say I didn’t tilt my body to the slope! Now, I realize I probably didn’t do the other three things correctly either.🤣😅😊

[@mikec260]

How does somebody dislike this video? People talk about hitting better on the driving range then out on the course and part of it is because of the up, down, low and high lies. If anything this video will give you more confidence out playing 18. Don’t see what there is to dislike..

[@varorafinance]

Rick I must say this is one of the most useful videos you’ve ever made. I struggle with at least two of the four scenarios and will ingrain your four types of shots. Wonderful.

[@thomasphillips468]

I have always struggled with ball above and below my feet and you explained the set up in a very clear way, played 9 today and put it to use and noticed a huge improvement. Thanks Rick!

[@safriadif]

Thank Rick for your tips for these occasions, great!

[@steventhompson8585]

Thanks so much Rick, I really needed this as I have been struggling with these types of shots; you have provided some great tips which will help me on club selection and set up.

[@chrisg758]

Such high quality, and well organized content. Really appreciate the straightforward practical approach to learning.

[@bobbrown5951]

Rick, best lesson I've seen on this topic and one which most weekend duffers have no clue about. One other thing I was taught about downhill lies is that you should take some practice swings to see where they bottom out. My first couple are always too far behind the ball even if I think I'm set up properly. Would explain some comments here about people chunking shots. Keep up the good work.

[@jonathanhawkins7444]

I’m so glad to see this video. I always have a problem playing shots like these. Keep up these great videos!!!!

[@coxtechie]

Great tips. Thanks Rick

[@FlyingScot]

Great tips. I keep forgetting the direction the ball goes on uphill versus downhill lies. I'm printing off these tips on a card and sticking on my golf cart so I remember.. Age makes us forget, we'll at least me. Love to see more of this style of golf tips on the channel. The graphics really help and the reasoning behind it. Thanks a bunch Rick. My game has seriously improved since I started watching your channel last year. Keep it up!

[@user-ct3er1rw6f]

Dr Izzy Justice says anyone after a lesson forgets 90% of it, but recalling it at night before sleep helps reinforce. Or write it down as you have done. So not necessarily an age thing.

[@coreyelliott4082]

For someone who lives in Alabama, this is helpful! Lots of hills and elevation changes here.

[@coreyelliott4082]

marnus agrella “lives” in Alabama... not FROM Alabama troll

[@jaymishur1105]

Awesome video! Thanks Rick!

[@harrysiavelis9648]

Thank you Rick. Love every one of your videos

[@Jakey4000]

okay, I've avoided this video because I thought I could handle it, but I've ended up in so many slopes, so I'm here, teach me British golf man.

[@MJ-er5ll]

Love the intro, you're amazing, and have a great day😀!

[@scottmayo8619]

Thanks for this lesson Rick can't wait to get back on the course & using these tips.

[@jamess101]

Excellent information to remember when addressing these issues Thx Rick !

[@buddywheels]

Great video Rick, will be really helpful. One question - I note you don’t mention ball position at all...I had been told this needed to change but you feel it should be exactly as it would be on a flat lie?

[@Golfzilla70]

I don't mind Rick tooting his horn about hitting close shots as long as he keeps showing us his crappy shots too :)

[@Kameleonband]

Which is exactly what he does! Honest and transparent

[@Hana-um9yt]

@@Kameleonband d*fffffffff

[@jasonisip9619]

simple, easy to remember...fabulous!

[@andrewjamesrossdc]

This is an absolutely fantastic video, Rick. Great and thorough explanations, and easily digestible suggestions.

[@jamesscott9922]

Great advice bee doing all these things for some years now and been asked by friends how a play those lies so well👍🏻 Only thing is I never get a lie like you did in the video😂😂😂😂👍🏻

[@chestermicek]

Rick, you're down to earth and comfortable in your own skin. I like the fact that you are not superhuman; you're not the one-armed robot that engineers built to test clubs and golf balls. It always hits the ball straight; you don't. This was a good, informative show for uphill, downhill, etc lies; it wasn't about those compound lies where a golfer sees downhill - sidehill lies. However, I learned a lot and I enjoyed learning from someone who hits balls like "The Golf-a-holics," buit doesn't talk like he hits 'em like Ben Hogan. You have 1.28M subscribers because we can relate to you. You're one of us & you never talk down to us. That's big. Also, you are almost as good at hitting the stray & woodsy shots as Arnold Palmer. I think that's because you're a creative not a determined plodder like "Sweet Swing" Peter Finch. Finch will hit two straight balls with perfect form and wind up ten yards shy of the green. From there, he's lucky to two putt. You, on the other hand, will hit some "Wild Kingdom", off into the jungle shot off the tee, and then, you'll curve a ball off a branch leaving yourself with a birdie putt. While I admire & envy Peter's swing, I like that you can recover from your screw-ups. To me, that's more the sign of a master teacher than a guy who doesn't have the brains to aim at the flag instead of the edge of the green. Cheers.

[@GEO-GEORGE65]

excellent tips, exactly what i was looking for, THANKS

[@sunshinesisterofsass9550]

This is one of my favorite videos! So helpful

[@DoubleDoglegGolf]

*Rick, i heard there is a new club that automatically adjusts to different lies, would love for you to review!* 😃

[@k__golf0759]

Definitely

[@scottmackey4182]

Especially if you cut it open to see the inside!

[@dillonschrock2276]

illegal

[@tannerabell387]

Please do this Rick

[@lockdownmademedoit1645]

What sorcery is this? Haha

[@paulblasting5189]

Whose still waiting to see his putting green 🖐

[@richardwagstaff2675]

N. B. N

[@tEM403]

Paul Blasting me 🖐

[@dkgolfnut]

Excellent instruction. Love it

[@corycreevy3579]

Great, great Video!! Thanks again Rick.

[@gr0bbelaar]

The last time I was this early, Rick didn't have a beard .

[@GP-yc2it]

I heard there are sonogram images of inutero Rick WITH a close shave.

[@GoudaFetaExpandDong]

Ah yes, a very well made tutorial with good tips for golfers. Only problem, I don't golf. Still watched the whole video though.

[@brynziegeman4203]

It seems like a lot of people watch his videos that don’t golf. Maybe give it a try!

[@GoudaFetaExpandDong]

@@brynziegeman4203 Eventually I want to. But I'm gonna have anxiety about holding up the people behind me and "proper golf etiquette" and stuff.

[@brynziegeman4203]

Mills Jank everyone in golf is very understanding about the fact that it’s a sport for everyone from beginners to pros. You are off to a great start watching Rick and learning his course etiquette. Make sure you watch all his course vlogs, those will help a ton! Also find a friend who can take you who might be already a golfer so they can fill in the blanks

[@SirVic42]

@@GoudaFetaExpandDong Go to a TopGolf location with some friends who golf, or a little Par 3 course nearby. Once you get comfortable hitting the ball, you'll be less anxious about all the people around you.

[@GoudaFetaExpandDong]

@@SirVic42 Ya, only issue is that I'm a 22 year old so all my friends are recluse aside from work and play video games in their free time (this also describes me). I have an uncle who golfs but he lives in Michigan. :\

[@PetesProjects0]

Very helpful. Thanks Rick

[@LeighMarshall-ek9ue]

simple, sound advice. Thank you!

[@ronniedaou8413]

I love how I’m spending time learning this instead of how to properly hit a golf ball of a flat lie 😂

[@tagelinderstrom6365]

Match against @gm_golf coming soon, hopefully

[@GP-yc2it]

I'd like to see Rick vs Golf Sidekick!

[@markbreaux24]

Great video, Rick! Thank you!

[@FratBoyFishing]

How does Rick always find these incredibly empty holes on a course lol.

[@brunocoast]

@Frat Boy Fishing I often wondered the same thing. Someone responded with an early morning tee time.

[@alfiearmstrong]

He films early, so either before the public tee off, or he films on holes that the earliest tee times won’t have reached yet

[@lockdownmademedoit1645]

I think it's his back garden with all the KZbin money 😂

[@thehappygrower]

As a lefty, this just confused me 😅

[@drewwilms6843]

Can you flip the video around lol

[@petercameron8832]

I am a lefty, just imagine you are looking in a mirror!

[@jamestheorine3510]

God confused you lefty. Lol. Good day to You. I'm right hand and still have watched 4 times.

[@eddiemarano9998]

As a lefty, I just watch and do what I do when my wife speaks to me: the opposite!

[@runfargetlost991]

Such a helpful video! Million thanks !

[@tblazak0667]

This is an excellent video Rick! Thanks

[@johnadragna2907]

Incredible helpful video, thanks Rick

[@gwiii2647]

Thanks Rick! More and more your instruction is resonating with me. I like the variety of videos, because they hit all parts of the game and stay fun!

[@brandonboldt7074]

Rick, keep up the entertaining, and educational videos! From helping my slice to watching you play a round with the crazy clubs you find online, I can say I’m very happy to be subscribed!

[@user-jk9lc6rx3f]

Thank you for explaining this so well.

[@jasonkennedy4899]

Love your videos Rick. Keep em coming. I always find something that I'm working on or thinking about working on!

[@jerryneff6018]

Great instruction Rick. Thank you

[@bobreidy8665]

One of your most informative lesson videos Rick. This will be of great help to many players.

[@davidengel6408]

Super helpful Rick, thanks!

[@quayinlock]

Appreciate the honesty in this video, showing the good shots with the bad! Great tips and a well thought out approach to each shot. Thnx Rick!

[@fredcrippen6130]

Rick is the best. Great sense of humor and a great teacher.

[@terrorfactoryfilms]

Super helpful as always, thank you!

[@tonyg2009]

Great tips Rick, good information

[@kc8923]

Always enjoy the videos, concise and easy to understand, lovely swing and ball striking too!!

[@tailwhip2000]

Excellent video Rick - thank you

[@neilmarshall9631]

Excellent video Rick

[@michaellangley2973]

I'm left handed, so I love it when you talk "front" and "back" instead of left and right. Front and back help me understand the tips better. Love your tips.

[@shaunconley8229]

I always like Rick's videos. Well not always, only when Rick tells me to like it. Keep up the good work

[@andygillott6797]

Cant wait till the weekend to try these tips out

[@edwardsmith4943]

Fabulous class, I will share it!!!!

[@danelooman8080]

Thanks Rick, I have been needing this.

[@anthonybonomo5670]

Thanks! Great tip and well demonstrated!

[@sammccalla3657]

This video spoke to me. I always have an awkward lie, even in the fairway. Can’t wait to experiment with these tips!

[@mysteryman5213]

So pleased to see a return to actual instructional videos as opposed to so many club reviews. Thanks Rick...I found this one in particular quite helpful. Appreciate it being short & sweet & to the point. Well done! Can you record one that includes some tips with chipping from just off the green from a variety of turf conditions including the rough?

[@TAG-Golfers]

Great tips Rick

[@stephengotkin5486]

Outstanding explanations and visuals!

[@annasawicka7450]

Love your videos, very practical and easy to follow

[@supesmc9666]

Great tips, very clear explanation.

[@seojung2990]

thank you so much RICK. i love this channel

[@eddiehaskell1619]

Perfect explanation! Thanks mate.

[@G-Man-TX]

You're the best, Rick. I sure appreciate your advice and the quality of your content.

[@arnoldhorton3635]

Rick, this is probably the best video I’ve seen in reference to dealing with different lies. You’ve explained the processes in a way that I’m excited to try them. Thanks again,

[@mxkhn]

Rick, this video was so helpful! Thanks alot

[@brucehawkenbery7157]

Excellent video, great reminders

[@aspoonfulofknowledge]

Excellent! Really enjoyed it!

[@yadthink]

Well done, Rick; great tips!

[@Szczotii]

I've been waiting for this one for so long! Thanks Rick! 😊

[@CoolDaysEnd]

Amazing tips! Thank you.

[@tommylynch3657]

This is HUGELY helpful!! Thank you!!

[@shawnthomas8366]

Excellent, very helpful!!

[@Greg-zu4jh]

HUGELY informative. Love this!

[@travispape9994]

Great, video, Rick! Appreciate these simple to remember points on how to hit these tricky shots.

[@mountaintop0616]

Best video I have seen on these four lies. Well done.

[@Rickyyrocketss]

Its like you knew I needed this video. I have leveled up so mich over the course of the last 3 years, and you have absolutely helped. These shots are an area where I lack confidence. Or at least I used to lol...

[@terrytates3848]

Thank you very much. Especially for the downhill lie adjustments, I really needed it

[@garyshearer9681]

Great explanations on all these lies. I appreciate your lessons and hope I remember them in the spring. Snowed in right now in Indiana. Thanks Rick

[@christopherforman8908]

Fantastic Rick! Thanks!

[@insanity6105]

Good tips. Lots to think about and work on.

[@genoortega4686]

Great video! Rick

[@danbender8245]

Thanks for all the great tips.