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

[@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

[@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 .

[@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

[@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?😊

[@yeetyeet1557]

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

[@Terriblegolfer16]

You can’t even hear it out of the rough

[@theghostofkiev5397]

Wait till you hear the sound when it hits you

[@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...

[@douggie9991]

Hi Rick , would I be correct in saying that additionally , on an uphill lie , that the ball should be moved slightly up in your stance, and on a downhill lie , the ball should be moved slightly back in your stance to adapt to the changing point where the club bottoms out in each of those situations ..? ...IMO ...LOL

[@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.

[@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

[@dcscottmusic]

I always struggle with these. Well explained adjustments that I hope will help me.

[@jamiehooper2126]

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

[@joesmith1946]

This is a great video. I play a course in North Carolina where literally half the time, if you drive the ball in the fairway, you have some sort of sloping lie. But on the driving range, all the practice areas we can hit from have an absolutely flat lie. It would be great if courses like mine would put a small hill on the driving range where we can practice hitting from a sloping lie.

[@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.

[@phillip23]

I love that you zoomed into the green so we could see where the ball settled... That's one thing I wish these golf videos would do... Especially when clubs are reviewed

[@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

[@davidkleckner4189]

Excellent video, Rick. While discussing The Masters, my 8-year old said, "I only know 3 golfers. Tiger Woods, Rick Shiels, and my dad." You're in good company!

[@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!

[@moodobusiness]

Rick and Golf mates the only channels you need.

[@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

[@davetyndall]

One of your best videos. This is what every golfer faces. A golf course is not a driving range and each lie is different. But the basis of the advise about these 4 types of lie are so good. Thank you, 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.

[@kimatherfold5308]

Best video I've ever watched Rick. No wiffle waffle just clear, concise and perfect.

[@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

[@jaden_litz9345]

This guy is actually the best golf teacher, I enjoy his video format / style

[@chrisg758]

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

[@fredcrippen6130]

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

[@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.

[@peteralison6854]

Rick as always a great video. Had to put my dog of 17 years down today due to cancer. Thanks for taking my mind off what was inevitable for a few minutes. Once again many thanks and stay safe and healthy. Pete from Australia

[@peteralison6854]

I know how you feel. We have 7 dogs now. All the best Pete

[@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.

[@grahamrichardson7851]

Hi Rick great video ,on the uphill and downhill lie what should your ball position be ?.

[@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.

[@charlesbarry7479]

Still the perfect combination of explanation and demonstration in a golf video. Rick is positively the best golf instructor on youTube.

[@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?

[@derrickharris655]

Being an old golfer I remember the very old adage....... Austin Rover (ball Above aim Right) and British Leyland (ball Below aim Left) worked for me for years. Cheers Rick

[@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😂😂😂😂👍🏻

[@Acattack_009]

The best advice I have received yet, I've improved a lot and no longer nervous on approaching and having the correct mindset and how I want the ball to move.

[@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

[@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..

[@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

[@mikeeast86]

I would love to have a crappy Rick shot in my game please !!

[@christurner269]

Great video- simple and to the point your miss on the down hill lie would suit most amateur golfers any day

[@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. :\

[@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.🤣😅😊

[@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.

[@uf1978]

Best video I have seen explaining the different shots and set ups for the different situations! And I will say, down hill lies scares me to no end!!! Thank you for sharing sir! New sub!

[@ronniedaou8413]

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

[@wertyoomusic]

How to hit off of a different holes tee box slope. Perfect! Just what I needed!!!!

[@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 😂

[@frankesposito1399]

This is the best explanation of how to hit on all types of slopes I have ever seen.

[@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!

[@StuartCalrk]

Watched your video yesterday and played at a very undulating course this morning. Chipped in for birdie on a par 3 from a 20ish yard uphill lie! Cheers Rick

[@glenbates9460]

As a paraplegic that plays sitting on a shooting stick I have adapt a bit from your full instructions. That said they are a great staring point. Cheers!

[@alancarlyon3928]

The 14 th hole at my course - if your tee shot is to the right you end up with the ball well above your feet, 190 yards to the green - for years I have either pulled it left, or aimed right and the ball stayed right! Then one day after watching this video I managed to put my ball onto the green with my second shot by standing closer to the ball - WOW, then when we got to the eighteenth work was being carried out on the path, so we had a temp/teeing ground a 100 yards further forward, but on a slope (ball below your feet) I got down low as I could and my tee shot hut the green! All in one day WOW- It's all your fault Rick, thank you so much!

[@randyboyd3839]

Played toughest courses ever yesterday, maybe 4 shots came from level lie Oh how I wish I had watched these tips before spraying balls all over the course. Wrote down the tip n will be in my bag for reference on my next round Thanks Rick

[@troyw1000]

These shots aren't talked about enough. Thanks Rick!

[@justinvisitacion8124]

This video is HUGE Rick. I had absolutely no clue how to approach a shot with a uphill/downhill lie. Thanks.

[@GolfTesla]

not only well demonstrated but also well explained. AND a well produced video with good graphics. Congratulations for a job well done.

[@jasonisip9619]

simple, easy to remember...fabulous!

[@joseparedes7155]

He's the best teacher I have seen on you tube,thank you for all the help

[@OgKamoGaming]

My biggest struggle as a high HC player. Awesome video! Cant wait for my next practice session.

[@christurner269]

Great video - simplifies what a lot of golfers fear to now installing method confidence. Top notch RICK

[@seegarsmkr]

Thanx Rick, just found this nugget. I have heard some of these concepts before but never as concise and I only learned about 5 things that I haven't heard before. This was a gem!!

[@politicalfoolishness7491]

I like how you explain with reasoning. This means my understanding isn't a bunch of rules I'm going to forget, but something I'll remember because I can visualize the reasoning. Thank you for this teaching style - it doesn't get better than this.

[@stevegazo9512]

I watched this before playing today…I needed every shot you demonstrated…best game I ever played. Thank you Rick

[@brian5670]

This is the best golf lesson video I've seen in a long time In depth instruction on uneven lies. A common problem with most golfers. Great video Rick. Hats off to you.

[@edmundottieno45]

Rick, you are knocking shots off my score with every video. Keep sharing your golf gold nuggets.

[@jonathanlin6995]

That advice with the short irons going farther left than long irons for ball above your feet... UNBELIEVABLE! I used to aim more right with longer irons but because I thought it meant the more chance to go left. I tried this out on a few practice holes, and aimed farther right on wedges, worked wonders!!

[@regalpaintingsvccorp4588]

Very helpful, things we know but they’re organized and easy to reflect on, I shared with 5 people.

[@angelaamoroso3279]

I am memorizing this video! Easy to follow. Easy to remember. Easy... well easier hopefully... out on the undulating golfcourse! Thank you for this Rick. First time here with you "by accident". I'll be back!

[@scottlandb6579]

Just got a lesson in down hill iron shots. Good part seeing this is my instructor is spot on 👍🏼

[@willrobinson9974]

Just found this video now after dropping about 10 shots on the weekend from awkward lies, definitely take this into the weekend coming

[@TheRealTruthstalker]

Omg, you saved me..I have had so much problem with this. Great simplification, you're the man!

[@rogerdirkx.1679]

My distance off the tee is shorter, dead pull left. Thanks Danny. I like your videos. Easy to understand.

[@greglaco2889]

Great video Rick! Another way to describe the correct angle is to make your spine perpendicular to the slope of the hill.

[@kathrynleaser5093]

Wow! Really helpful tips here. The examples made the light bulb go on. Thanks a bunch.

[@DK.448]

Hi Rick, I’ve just discovered your KZbin vid and I’m 💚💚💚💚ing your instruction and tips! 🤩😎. I always mess up my shots on what I consider a bad lie when in fact after looking at your vid it’s not a bad lie but is just a lie. I realise I’ve never set up correctly to the slope. I’ve always set up as if I’m on a flat lie and this has given me my perception of having bad shots = due to a bad lie 😟🤪🤪🤪🙈. Your instruction is so simple and makes SO much sense, I needed to hear it. 🙏🏼 for sharing. 🤗. It’s raining today but I’m going to go out and put what you just told me to practise. 😊. Looking forward to seeing all your other vids! 🤩🤩🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😃

[@shaunconley8229]

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

[@stephenjohnson8429]

Great video...Sloping lies is one of my problems especially when playing courses in the west riding which tend to be hillier than my home course...need to look at getting out of bunkers next as this is another problem...another one of the many...will definitely rewatch this one...cheers for the tips.

[@bigomondis104]

The boys over at TXG did a great video on lie angle like a ball above/below the feet and how it effects direction and how if the lie angle in below the feet how the center of gravity moves out towards the toe. Great video as always

[@mountaintop0616]

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

[@colinshanks4243]

Rick great instruction video covering major aspects of hitting golf ball from variety of sloping lies. Concise and simple to follow with good shot tracing images. Thanks a million for this advice cause my club, Torwoodlee, in known for its sloping lies all over the course. Colin.

[@jeremiahvanzandt3991]

Thanks Rick! this a great video. I made the mistake on the uphill lie yesterday an hit a shot short because I did not club up. I will know next time now after watching this.

[@tombradow]

Great review on how to handle those uneven lies. Thank you, Rick.

[@garrymajor7528]

Note ball goes left on uphill lies and right on downhill lies as well also I note no comment on ball position on any of the shots ,it may be just normal but I have found ball slightly towards higher part of hill may help.Many thanks for this .

[@berndfischer1720]

Rick, one of the best Videos you ever made, from time to time I watch it again 👍

[@robertmontgomery7686]

Great video. Took time to write down all the tips in my pocket memo book I keep in my bag, so when I am confronted by one of these lies I have a quick reference. Thanks.

[@kennethstine2419]

Another great video full of tips to help on those tough uneven lies. However,,, on the up and down hill lies you should widen your stance a little for stability. Rick did so without mentioning it. He is so good he does it out of habit without thinking about it, and it's a good habit to get into on those shots.

[@paulwoodro2892]

Thanks for sharing that I struggle allot with uneven lies. I suspect I will be watching this a few time when the golf season here starts up in 2021

[@vasuvarma1843]

Just loved this lesson. On point, easy to register - understood the Loft Game ! Thanks, Rick :)

[@alistairgordon8698]

Genius. Another video by Rick that I really could have done with seeing 10 years ago!

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

Great video, very useful information! Definitely take the loft angle into account the next time I'm in one of these situations.

[@rackbydesign]

Thanks Rick, excellent refresher course on hitting ball from above feet, below feet, uphill and downhill. Much appreciated.

[@johnrigney3976]

Great video, well explained especially liked the lack of technical jargon as you get on some other sites I have watched.

[@abovetherestappliancerepai2317]

best best instructor by far online. Love all your lessons and easy to follow.

[@jarlathbrine7904]

Just re-watched this. Really simple demonstrations. Thank you.

[@billsmith1318]

Super teaching video, trying to play golf for years but always learning, thanks

[@rigandtiggolf]

This video came in handy as we play a lot of golf at flamborough. Only 1 flat hole there. Great course though

[@rigandtiggolf]

We saw the highlighted reply but we didn't know that it was a one time thing as we are new to youtube. Thank you for the video

[@brendanburlace3094]

I absolutely love the fact that you call yourself out on those not so good shots ! Your honesty alone would have my subscription. your examples and explanations are simplified and easy to understand. It's a privilege to have had found your channel. I thank you for your time and advise.. Keep up the great work!

[@markmaioli4]

Rick, I watched this video just a couple of weeks ago and have to say THANKS!! For a long time, my nemesis has been any shot with the ball below my feet. I always seemed to either push, shank or hit a big pull hook. I used bent my knees but once I added the Lean Forward part of the setup it's totally transformed these shots for me. I have been striking them great AND they're actually going at my target. Thanks again!

[@sammccalla3657]

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

[@felixpang82]

Very comprehensive and explained nicely. Love this video