Golf tutorial - play it high or low when you need to

This golf tutorial will teach you how to hit the ball high or low, whenever the situation you are in, calls for such a shot. With the right technique, you can learn to play these shots with confidence during your round.

It is extremely beneficial to be able to hit the ball high over a tree or a hazard, when you really have no other option - use the following steps to practice the high shot on the range:

1. Place the ball forward in your stance.

2. Tilt your spine away from the target.

3. When making your swing, really try to keep your chest behind the ball.

4. During your follow-through, straighten your right arm and try to release your hands a little earlier than you would normally.

Build your confidence on the range first, before trying this shot out on the course.

Being able to hit a low shot, will be very handy during a windy day or for getting out from under a low-hanging tree for example - use the following steps to practice the low shot on the range:

1. Take a club with a little less loft, depending on the shot in hand - the higher the loft of your club, the more difficult it will be to hit the ball low.

2. Choke down on the grip a little and place the ball back in your stance.

3. Press your hands forward of the clubhead, so that your left arm is in line with the shaft of your club.

4. Make a smooth, three-quarter swing - to hit it low, swing more with your arms and shoulders (try to keep your wrist-break to a minimum).

5. It is very important to keep the clubhead low to the ground through impact with the ball.

Once again, I would advise that you practice this shot on the range a few times, before trying it during your round.