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Hitting a High Ball in Golf with Marion Ricordeau

Behind the trees, there are two options: roll under them or go over them. Marion Ricordeau, the World University Champion, chooses the high ball and demonstrates the three adjustments that make it rise on its own.

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

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What the lesson shows

Marion Ricordeau stands behind some trees and weighs two options: a high ball flying over the trees or a low ball that rolls underneath. In this case, a low ball risks unpredictable bounces with no control over the outcome: a high ball is the best choice.

To make it, she Open the clubface slightly and, as he took his stance, position the ball closer to the front leg, the left hand for a right-handed golfer. The most important thing during the swing is to keep its edges sharp: You should avoid trying to lift the ball as you rise, because you risk hitting it with the edge of the racket and sending it flying very low. Keep the angles at the same height, and the ball will rise on its own.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Assess the situation: Is there a risk of an unpredictable bounce with a low ball? If so, choose the high ball.
  2. Open the clubface slightly before gripping the club.
  3. Take your stance with the ball positioned closer to your front leg.
  4. During the swing, keep your elbows at the same height without straightening your arms.
  5. Let the loft carry the ball upward, without trying to lift it.

Key Takeaways

Compare the options: over or under the obstacle.
A low shot under the trees can result in unpredictable bounces.
The front is slightly open at the address.
The ball is placed closer to the front leg.
Keep your angles: the ball will rise on its own.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Choose a low shot under the trees when the bounces are unpredictable.
  • Trying to lift the ball with your body.
  • If you lose your angle and hit the ball with the edge of the racket, it will fly very low.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Series of slightly open-faced shots, ball toward the front leg
  2. Video analysis: constant angle height until impact
  3. Comparison of ball height with a normal shot

Your Questions

How do you hit a high ball in golf?

Marion Ricordeau opens her clubface slightly, positions the ball closer to her front leg, and—most importantly—maintains her angles throughout the swing. The ball then rises on its own.

Why not hit a low ball under the trees?

In his situation, a low ball could bounce unpredictably, with no control over the outcome. A high ball is safer.

Why does my ball fly low when I'm trying to hit it high?

Often because we try to lift it as we get back up. We lose our angle, hit the ball with the edge of the racket, and it goes very low.

Learn More

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