How To Stop a Golf Slice
If a slice has developed in your golf game, there is no doubt that you want to get rid of it, and as quickly as possible. To stop a golf slice we first need to look at the causes.
What is a Slice?
A sliced shot is one that curves from left to right (for a right handed golfer). The reason the ball moves that way is due to the spin imparted at impact. The spin is caused by the club face being open.
What Causes a Slice?
The major cause of a golf slice is the stance being too open. This will produce an outside-in swing which will result in too much spin on the ball, so make sure you have the proper golf stance.
Another cause is having a weak grip. A weak grip will allow the shaft to rotate and the club face will not impact square on the ball. A strong grip can also contribute to a slice.
The position of the ball is another possible cause a slice. If the ball is forward in the stance, it will force the shoulders to open.
To Stop a Golf Slice
The first thing to do to stop a golf slice is to look closely at your alignment. Your shoulders, hips and feet should be in line with the target line. Place a club on the ground to check your feet are aligned, and have a friend look at your hips and shoulders. Your belt buckle needs to be pointing straight towards the ball.
The next step is correcting the grip. Remember we said earlier that either a strong or weak grip can cause a slice, so grip the club firmly, but not too hard. Place the left thumb of the right hand along the line of the shaft and grip the club. You should be able to see the first two knuckles of the left hand, and the V between your left thumb and index finger should point towards the right eye.
The ball should be positioned so that your shoulders can remain square to the target line.
Start your backswing slowly, keeping the club head low to the ground and your right elbow close to your side. Your swing must remain smooth and relaxed. At all costs, avoid jerking the club into the down swing. Just let the body uncoil and let the club do the work. Remember that distance is achieved by club head speed, not arm strength.
The best thing to do to stop a golf slice is to determine the cause of the problem and work on that area until you’ve got it right. Once you rid your game of the golf slice you improve your scoring and enjoying the game a lot more.
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