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.
The first thing you need to do is make sure that your body alignment is correct with your shoulders, chest hips, and feel all parallel to each other as well as parallel to the ball to pin line. If your body is aiming too far to the left and if it is not aligned properly, then the upper body can not and does not rotate properly. This leads to an 'out to in' swing which means that the club will not be hitting through the ball but instead will be moving from outside the ball to inside the ball as the impact takes place. The consequence of this is side spin being generated on the ball and the dreaded uncontrollable slice follows.
Even if your alignment, swing and grip are perfect, the positioning of the ball in the stance can make a good straight shot into a shot that slices wildly out of play. This occurs when the ball is placed too far forward in the stance.
The slicing of the ball would once again occur because the club face is no longer square on at impact with the ball. This is because the club face has come past square and is moving in from the ball to pin line, this again generates side spin resulting in the ball slicing again.
For every club, ideal ball placement is different but this is a rough guide:
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).
Posture should be checked as weight distribution can also have an affect. Having your weight too far forward can encourage the slice so 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.
The first thing you need to do is make sure that your body alignment is correct with your shoulders, chest hips, and feel all parallel to each other as well as parallel to the ball to pin line. If your body is aiming too far to the left and if it is not aligned properly, then the upper body can not and does not rotate properly. This leads to an 'out to in' swing which means that the club will not be hitting through the ball but instead will be moving from outside the ball to inside the ball as the impact takes place. The consequence of this is side spin being generated on the ball and the dreaded uncontrollable slice follows.
Even if your alignment, swing and grip are perfect, the positioning of the ball in the stance can make a good straight shot into a shot that slices wildly out of play. This occurs when the ball is placed too far forward in the stance.
The slicing of the ball would once again occur because the club face is no longer square on at impact with the ball. This is because the club face has come past square and is moving in from the ball to pin line, this again generates side spin resulting in the ball slicing again.
For every club, ideal ball placement is different but this is a rough guide:
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).
Posture should be checked as weight distribution can also have an affect. Having your weight too far forward can encourage the slice so 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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