Well lions have earned their reputation because they are indeed efficient hunters. There are two methods that lions employ to hunt their prey. First by stalking. This is the primary method of hunting by lions, which is to stay hidden for as long as possible while they approach their prey. Even lioness work together when they hunt by surrounding their prey as they stay hidden.
The other way, lions hunt in a little more straightforwardly. Here there is no hiding or stalking involved, they directly go for the big prey and then corner it strategically. Once the prey is cornered, lions come in face to face to fight with animals.