Hard to flip

[bunkerputt]

I find it really difficult to flip when I'm playing sidehill lies with the ball above the feet (hook lie) so that everything flattens out.  On the other hand, when the ball is below my feet or when I'm more bent at the waist, I find it really difficult not to flip it.  What causes this biomechanically?

[bwdial]

I'm the same way.  I think it's something mental.  When it's below my feet, I tend to "hit at it" instead of through it.

[14ledo81]

I am the same way.  Interesting...Maybe a good drill for flippers (myself), would be to hit at balls above there feet.  Does anyone think this would be a bad idea?

[bunkerputt]

Originally Posted by bwdial

I'm the same way.  I think it's something mental.  When it's below my feet, I tend to "hit at it" instead of through it.

Originally Posted by 14ledo81

I am the same way.  Interesting...Maybe a good drill for flippers (myself), would be to hit at balls above there feet.  Does anyone think this would be a bad idea?

Glad to hear I'm not the only one.  I wonder if it is easier to use the hips correctly when the player isn't so bent over.

[mnshooter]

I've been playing around with being below plane to stop flipping.  It seems like when your clubhead is above plane the flip is an attempt to get it back on plane.  Try exagerating an in to out swing and it seems like your hands automatically roll over after impact like they should.  On the flip side try to see how easy it is to flip when the clubhead is directly behind the ball and way above plane.   In essence I'm thinking a flip is a subconsious correction for being over the top.

The first lesson I ever had my instructor told me to swing to 1 O Clock and instantly my weak impact position looked way better.

[bunkerputt]

Originally Posted by mnshooter

I've been playing around with being below plane to stop flipping.  It seems like when your clubhead is above plane the flip is an attempt to get it back on plane.

For lower handicappers, they will probably block shots from here trying to draw the ball back, but your point is interesting.  Maybe it's easier to come from the inside with the ball above your feet.