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Watch the video here! Correcting a slice is the top motive for students seeking lessons. I might not be able to cure a slice, but I can give you pointers on how to tame the tendency. Slicing the ball means your clubface is open to the target line and crosses at an angle to the ball before impact. Here are four tips to help straighten you out: 1) At address, square your clubface to the target line. If you have trouble with this, turn the toe of the club toward the target line before you grip the club. 2) Have light but constant grip pressure. This will allow your hands to properly rotate and release through impact because your hands and forearms won’t be too restricted, which often results in the clubface being open. 3) Start your downswing by letting your hands drop while keeping your shoulders square to your body’s target line. Starting the club down too quickly will result in an over-the-top swing, which produces side spin. Stay in sequence and keep your arms in front of your body at all times. 4) For players with wicked slices, picture the ball in quarters and try to hit the bottom right-hand corner (if you’re right-handed). After impact, swing the club to the right of your target. This will restrict you from overturning your shoulders to the left of your target. Mix this drill in with some free-thinking swings as well. Eric Lohman is the KemperSports PGA General Manager at Yorba Linda’s Black Gold Golf Club. He can be reached at (714) 961-0253, ext. 111 or elohman@blackgoldgolf.com. |
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