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The slice can be one of the most destructive shots in golf, it can destroy confidence and in some cases, lead to people give up the game completely.
Before we attempt to cure the slice, lets have a quick look at what causes this destructive shot to happen.
There are TWO main factors that cause a golfer to slice, the first being a out-to-in swing path. This swingpath cuts across the target line from out-to-in direction, as opposed to the correct in-to-out-to-in path.This coupled with the second fault, an open clubface, work together to vary the degree of the outcome.The clubface being open to the swing path may be the technical cause of all slices but it.s the out-to-in swing that makes the slice so complicated and so difficult to cure.If you cure just one factor ,you will most likely still slice!
The only effective way to cure the slice is a two step procedure. You must work on only one factor at a time. If you try to work on both the open clubface and the out-to-in swing at the same time you will doom yourself to failure.
You must start by working on curing your outside-to-inside swing first , for two reasons. First, you can measure your progress when working on the out-to-in swing by looking at your divots(on grass ) or scuff marks on the practice mat. Most golfers will find that after straightening their swing path, curing the open clubface is much easier.
So lets start by curing the swingpath:
Developing an in-to-out swing path with a headcover near the ball gives you a ideal visual key to remind you not to swing outside in. Position the ball near the front edge of the headcover.When you.re on a tee, position your ball next to a divot or mark. The position of the divot just outside your ball will provide you with a visual substitute and reminder of the headcover drill. Some golfers find it helps to elevate the left heel a little on the backswing. Planting the left heel on the downswing creates a lateral movement making the inside-to-outside swing easier.
Next, aim to hit the ball on the inside rear quarter. These are all visual aids that will lead you to swing on the correct path.Before you begin your downsing , try not to be too active with the shoulders, i always try to keep my back to the target for as long as possible and let left knee and then hips initiate the downswing.
now, lets deal with the open clubface:
We are goint to attempt to completely alter your ball flight, from a fade to a draw.Once you can consistently hit a draw you stand a much greater chance of erradicating the slice.
To hit a draw: Aim the clubface squarely at the target, but instead of aligning your body parallel to the target line, set up a little closed with your feet, knees, hips and shoulders slightly to the right of the target. The more you want to draw the ball the more closed your stance. Swing the club in the direction your hips and shoulders are pointing at address. Some golfers find it a help to pick a secondary target to align their bodies with, then they concentrate on swinging their hands straight out toward the secondary target in their follow-though.
Expect YOUR slice to get bigger for a while as a normal step in the corrective process. It.s normal for the slice to get bigger while you are working on it.
The slice can be one of the most destructive shots in golf, it can destroy confidence and in some cases, lead to people give up the game completely.
Before we attempt to cure the slice, lets have a quick look at what causes this destructive shot to happen.
There are TWO main factors that cause a golfer to slice, the first being a out-to-in swing path. This swingpath cuts across the target line from out-to-in direction, as opposed to the correct in-to-out-to-in path.This coupled with the second fault, an open clubface, work together to vary the degree of the outcome.The clubface being open to the swing path may be the technical cause of all slices but it.s the out-to-in swing that makes the slice so complicated and so difficult to cure.If you cure just one factor ,you will most likely still slice!
The only effective way to cure the slice is a two step procedure. You must work on only one factor at a time. If you try to work on both the open clubface and the out-to-in swing at the same time you will doom yourself to failure.
You must start by working on curing your outside-to-inside swing first , for two reasons. First, you can measure your progress when working on the out-to-in swing by looking at your divots(on grass ) or scuff marks on the practice mat. Most golfers will find that after straightening their swing path, curing the open clubface is much easier.
So lets start by curing the swingpath:
Developing an in-to-out swing path with a headcover near the ball gives you a ideal visual key to remind you not to swing outside in. Position the ball near the front edge of the headcover.When you.re on a tee, position your ball next to a divot or mark. The position of the divot just outside your ball will provide you with a visual substitute and reminder of the headcover drill. Some golfers find it helps to elevate the left heel a little on the backswing. Planting the left heel on the downswing creates a lateral movement making the inside-to-outside swing easier.
Next, aim to hit the ball on the inside rear quarter. These are all visual aids that will lead you to swing on the correct path.Before you begin your downsing , try not to be too active with the shoulders, i always try to keep my back to the target for as long as possible and let left knee and then hips initiate the downswing.
now, lets deal with the open clubface:
We are goint to attempt to completely alter your ball flight, from a fade to a draw.Once you can consistently hit a draw you stand a much greater chance of erradicating the slice.
To hit a draw: Aim the clubface squarely at the target, but instead of aligning your body parallel to the target line, set up a little closed with your feet, knees, hips and shoulders slightly to the right of the target. The more you want to draw the ball the more closed your stance. Swing the club in the direction your hips and shoulders are pointing at address. Some golfers find it a help to pick a secondary target to align their bodies with, then they concentrate on swinging their hands straight out toward the secondary target in their follow-though.
Expect YOUR slice to get bigger for a while as a normal step in the corrective process. It.s normal for the slice to get bigger while you are working on it.
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