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How to Hit a Low Shot in Golf with Marion Ricordeau

When the wind is blowing, there aren't many options: a low ball. Marion Ricordeau demonstrates the trick for keeping the ball low for as long as possible while making it fly and roll.

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Marion Ricordeau
Marion Ricordeau · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

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What the lesson shows

"When it's windy," explains Marion Ricordeau, "we usually try to..." a low shot: We want to keep it low for as long as possible, but still have it fly. The trick is to Place the ball slightly toward the back leg., just like with a rolled chip, with hands slightly forward.

She then does a swing with a little less speed, because the faster you hit it, the higher the ball goes. But it stays a full swing to get as far as possible and keep the ball rolling. As he demonstrated, the ball stays low and ends up on the green.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Place the ball slightly toward your back leg.
  2. Place your hands slightly in front of the ball.
  3. Aim at the target as usual.
  4. Take a full swing at a slightly slower pace than usual.

Key Takeaways

When there's wind, a low ball is often the best option.
Place the ball slightly toward the back leg, as if for a rolled chip shot.
Hands slightly forward at address.
A little less speed: more speed makes the ball go higher.
A full swing to move forward and roll the ball.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Hit the ball harder to fight the wind: the ball will rise higher.
  • Leave the ball in its usual spot; do not move it back.
  • Shorten your swing instead of keeping a full swing.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Low shots with the ball set back and hands forward
  2. Comparison of a normal swing and a slightly slower swing
  3. Observing the ball's height and roll

Your Questions

Where should you place the ball to hit a low shot?

Marion Ricordeau positions it slightly on her back leg, as if for a rolled chip, with her hands slightly forward.

Should we hit the wind harder?

No. She hits it a little slower, because the faster you hit it, the higher the ball goes.

Should you shorten your swing?

No, she keeps her full swing to move forward as far as possible and let the ball roll.

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