One constant is that the ball rarely ends up where you want it to. Here we are faced with a large bunker to carry, little green to work with and, to make matters worse, a steep hanging lie. But, with the right club and technique, there is still scope to get it up and down.

Use your most lofted club – the steeper the slope the more height you will need. Widen the stance significantly to help you balance. Common faults include leaning back at address, which will result in a thin or, alternatively, a fat from leaning too much into the slope. Keep your hands central, as moving them forward will deloft the club.

The swing path should be perpendicular to the slope. Take the club away steeply and trust the loft to gain the height.

It will feel strange at first but with practice and commitment it is a skill that can soon be learned. Also, practising from a downslope will really sharpen up your short game as it requires a very sound technique.