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Step 1
Go to the driving range. Aim at one of the flags, and swing low. Watch the direction of your swing. For a low hammer shot, you'll need a perfectly straight swing. Adjust your swing as needed. Now keep your head down, and bring the club back about one foot. Hit the ball with a quick flick of the wrist.
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Step 2
Lower your club strength from what you would normally use. If you would typically use an 8-iron to hit a ball 120 yards, pull out a 6-iron instead. Since you will be hitting the ball straight instead of up and into wind, you require less force. Practice a short swing. Instead of shooting the ball up, try to think of using the club as a hammer and hammering the nail straight into the hole. You wouldn't lift up with a hammer. You would keep it low and straight.
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Step 3
Shorten your back swing, and keep your wrists down. Follow through with your head like always. However, you will notice that your head will lift less since you won't be looking up to follow the ball in the air.
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Step 4
Keep the same power in your swing as you normally would, especially if the wind is blowing. The ball should fly at no more than two feet above the grass.
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Step 5
Practice your swing, and hit on the ball several times before setting out to play in the wind. If extremely windy, aim to keep your shot under one foot high. Good luck!
