A slice refers to the shot which swerves to the right in the air but usually starts off slightly to the left. Aside from being one of the most frustrated things that can happen to a golfer, the slice is also a common fault that occurs in many beginners game. More often than not, the slice is uncontrollable and is destructive in most cases and it results in the ball being sent deep into the rough. Also, it is a lot more common than the hook which occurs when the ball does the opposite through the air.
Tips on curing the slice.
Making sure that your shoulders, chest hips and feet should all be parallel to each other as well as parallel to the ball to pin line is the first thing you need to do. The upper body can not and does not rotate properly if your body is not aligned correctly and if it is aiming too far to the left. An 'out to in' swing is what this will lead to which means that the club will not be hitting through the ball but instead it will be moving from outside the ball to inside the ball as the impact takes place. Side spin would be the consequence of this and it will be generated on the ball and the dreaded uncontrollable slice that follows.
The positioning of the ball in the stance can make a good straight shot into a shot that slices wildly out of play even if your alignment, swing, and grip are perfect. When the ball is placed too far forward in the stance, then this will occur.
Once again the slicing of the ball occurs because the club face is no longer square on at impact with the ball. This is happening since the club face has come past square and is moving in from the ball to pin line, which means that this generates side spin resulting in the ball slicing again.
Here is a rough guide even though ideal ball placement is different for every club:
For short irons place the ball in the center of the stance, for medium irons the ball should be placed between two positions mentioned above and for long irons and woods, the ball should be placed inline with the inside of your left heel (opposite for left hand players).
Weight distribution can also have an affect which is why posture should be checked as well. The slice can be encouraged if you have your weight too far forward which is why you should be wary of your weight distribution.
Try strengthening your grip if all else fails. To do this, you can move your hands slightly clockwise around the club then to help reduce the affect of the slicing, you should adjust your grip so you're holding it more in your fingers and lighten the pressure.
Tips on curing the slice.
Making sure that your shoulders, chest hips and feet should all be parallel to each other as well as parallel to the ball to pin line is the first thing you need to do. The upper body can not and does not rotate properly if your body is not aligned correctly and if it is aiming too far to the left. An 'out to in' swing is what this will lead to which means that the club will not be hitting through the ball but instead it will be moving from outside the ball to inside the ball as the impact takes place. Side spin would be the consequence of this and it will be generated on the ball and the dreaded uncontrollable slice that follows.
The positioning of the ball in the stance can make a good straight shot into a shot that slices wildly out of play even if your alignment, swing, and grip are perfect. When the ball is placed too far forward in the stance, then this will occur.
Once again the slicing of the ball occurs because the club face is no longer square on at impact with the ball. This is happening since the club face has come past square and is moving in from the ball to pin line, which means that this generates side spin resulting in the ball slicing again.
Here is a rough guide even though ideal ball placement is different for every club:
For short irons place the ball in the center of the stance, for medium irons the ball should be placed between two positions mentioned above and for long irons and woods, the ball should be placed inline with the inside of your left heel (opposite for left hand players).
Weight distribution can also have an affect which is why posture should be checked as well. The slice can be encouraged if you have your weight too far forward which is why you should be wary of your weight distribution.
Try strengthening your grip if all else fails. To do this, you can move your hands slightly clockwise around the club then to help reduce the affect of the slicing, you should adjust your grip so you're holding it more in your fingers and lighten the pressure.
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