Jim Flick

To hit the lob well, you must slide the clubface under the ball. At address, tilt your upper body slightly to your right, with your hands even with or just behind the ball. This exposes the club's bounce, which prevents digging. To ensure a shallow cut through impact, take the club back slightly to the outside (steep), which makes it easier to reroute it to the inside (shallow) on the downswing. Keep your arms soft and your rhythm lazy, and focus on the back of the ball. The clubface should point at the sky well after impact; picture a glass of water resting on the face.

Dr. Richard Coop

The tough thing about the lob is you have to swing a lot longer than you're used to for a short shot. To get comfortable with this, take a few rehearsal swings in a similar lie. As you do, try to develop a sense for how the club feels and sounds swinging through the grass. Internalize the tug of the grass on the clubhead and the sound of the sweep through the hitting area. Then, step up to the shot and try to repeat these sensory cues. You'll be halfway there before you start.

Jim Flick is a GOLF MAGAZINE Master Teaching Professional. Dr. Richard Coop is GOLF MAGAZINE's Mental Game Consultant.