how to cure an outside in swing

[Simon Woo]

Re: how to cure an outside in swing

Some very good points raised here. I am probably an example of someone who has quite an ok backswing, but still come OTT. One thing my coach always reminds me - do not try to hit the ball. Cos once you have that imagery in your mind, you are going to come down directly OTT to hit the ball.

[pnearn]

Re: how to cure an outside in swing

Another good tip for this is thinking of hitting the ball in a line on a clock face from 5 o clock to 10 o clock as you look down. Swinging to right field some people call it or hitting the inside right quadrant of the ball

This will feel very strange but with the right grip and position at the top this will ingrain the right feeling on inside to slightly outside on the downswing

I'll ignore how you get it down there as i think weve dont that to death

[Simon Woo]

Re: how to cure an outside in swing

I wonder what's the best way to check the swing path. It happens to fast, and how do we know how far in and how far out is correct? Do we need a third party to observe and feedback, would a normal video record be able to show, etc?

[indianagolf]

Re: how to cure an outside in swing

i apologize..i just reread my post....it did not do what I thought it did..the o's were suppose to be staggered

[teeball301]

Re: how to cure an outside in swing

The word "Slice" can make most golfers, especially beginners, cringe at the mere sound of the word. Well, if you fall into that category, then you fall into the same category as probably 3/4 of all amateur golfers in the world. First thing to remember, "avoid frustration". If you fight it and become angry or frustrated you'll never conquer this problem. What does the "outside in swing" have to do with the slice you ask? Well the dreaded "slice" is the most common result of golfers with this problem. First lets review what causes a slice? A. The clubface is open at impact, imparting a left to right spin on the ball,( I'm referring to right handed golfers, you lefties just have to assume the opposite ) causing a slice. B. An outside in swing path with the clubface square to the target line, the clubface is still actually open since the swing plane of an out to in swing and your actual target line are very different. The ball flight of this can vary from a severe "banana" slice, to a more moderate "fade". Either way the fault is the same, just more pronounced in some cases.
Enough about the slice, wanna fix it? Here's a drill you can use at the range that will help you with this problem. Drop a ball and pick your target, then take a long iron and place it at the end of your toes pointing to what you think is your target line. Now step away and check your alignment. If you are pleased with your alignment, leave the club on the ground in the same place, now take a slow takeaway and stop at a point 4-5 inches from the ball, place a tee in the ground just outside the toe of your club. Now try hitting a few balls without knocking the tee out of the ground.
One more thing, casting is a big symptom of this problem as well. If you think you're casting, take your club at address, start your takeaway until your shaft is parallel to the ground, at this point your wrists should be almost fully hinged, now remove your right hand from the club and place it behind your back and take practice swings from this position, with your left hand gripping the club only, to the top and back to a full finish, several repetitions to start. You will begin to feel and see how your swing plane occurs naturally,as well as feel the correct release of the club in the downswing. This is what you're looking for!! Good luck!!