How to Correct Your Golf Slice

“Slice” is a term used in golf to describe one of the many ways for making contact with a golf ball. If the angle is wrong, the impact will not be solid, and the ball will move either right or left of where you actually intended to hit it. If the ball is sliced, for a right handed person the ball will end up to the right of the target. It you’re a southpaw, then your ball will end up left of your target line. For a right handed person, the ball will spin clockwise off the club, while for a lefty the ball spins counter clockwise off the club.

Other Factors That Cause a Slice

The goal in golf is to hit the ball squarely and solidly, in order to make it fly straight every time. That means that you must meet the ball at the same point of impact every single time. And that takes hours and hours of practice. Move the club just a little bit, and the ball flight changes. Repetition is the key in playing golf well. Many people will find they are hitting the ball at the correct point of impact, but still getting a slice. Usually this is caused by a weak grip on the club.

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Another factor may be swing speed and or shaft flex. If you play with stiff shafts, move to a mid flex or regular flex club to correct the problem.

Fixing the Slice

The quickest way to correct your golf slice is to check your grip on the club. Look at your grip. If it is turned more counterclockwise, then move it slightly right on the club; in other words to the center of your body.  A weak grip is not about how tight you hold the club. It’s about where you hands line up. You should only grip tight enough to control the club. And there should be no tenseness within the arms and wrists.

More Club Speed

You might also try to pull your club back farther in the back swing in order to produce more speed when bringing the club to impact.  Remember not to bend over to far and don’t round house your swing like you’re swinging a baseball bat. Bring the club back straight and follow through strong.

When Addressing the Ball

To better improve your address to the ball, there are several things you can do. Point the label on the ball in the direction you want the ball to go. This way you can concentrate on what you’re doing rather than looking up at where you want the ball to go.

Stand straight, good golf posture is an absolute must. Slightly bend your knees; feet should be shoulder length apart. Line up the ball with your front foot. Your club face should be tilted a little bit. Loosen your grip while keeping your eye on the ball. Center yourself, clear your mind and when you’re ready, swing the club, sending your ball down the fairway.

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