How infuriating is it when you've got the ball within 100 yards of the green, you take out a wedge, take aim, make a swing and either chunk it and the ball goes 20 yards or so. Or you thin it and when you look up you see the ball running across the ground like a scolded dog. Golf instruction Online can help.

I'm sure you've heard before that if you want the ball to go up, then you need to hit down. The reason you've heard that so often is because it is true, plain and simple.

Problem is most people, even armed with this knowledge will insist on trying to help the ball into the air. Resulting in all sorts of nightmarish scenarios.

So lets put this problem right once and for all, you'll need to practice a little but the end result will be well worth the effort.

Most of this problem comes from a poor initial setup position.

Firstly lets get the ball in the middle of the stance or for a higher softer shot about an inch or two forward of middle.

Second, put 60/70% of your weight on the front foot.

Thirdly, push the hands forward slightly.

Last, we don't want the hips and legs swaying about underneath us, save that for the dance floor.

So there you have it. Ball centre to forward in the stance too far back you'll be asking for the fat or thin shot. Weight mainly on the front foot to encourage the downward attack. Hands slightly forward will also assist this. Keep the lambarda out of it. If you don't you'll tend to slide onto the back foot and stay there, causing you to handsy and flick at the ball.

Hope this helps, keep an eye on my articles for more golf instruction online.