What ball-flight tendency can be expected from a shot taken with the ball above the feet?

When a player strikes a shot with the ball positioned above their feet, the typical tendency is for the ball to curve left (for a right-handed player) or right (for a left-handed player). This happens due to the angle of the clubface at impact relative to the body’s alignment and swing path.

When the ball is elevated above the feet, the player's natural swing path will cause the clubface to close slightly at impact. This effect is compounded by the fact that an upward slope can lead to a steeper angle of attack, further influencing the ball's trajectory and direction. As a result, this combination of factors typically results in a hook or a draw being more likely than a shot that goes straight.

Thus, the expectation of a leftward tendency for a right-handed golfer makes this choice accurate, reflecting the physics of ball flight in relation to swing mechanics when the ball is above the feet.