help

[fahie]

i used the advice here to try and eliminate my driving slice and i know that my swing isnt out to in. so it must be an open clubface on impact can someone please help? any drills or tips that mite get rid of this problem would be much appreciated?

thanks adam

[gord962]

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Try this to check if your clubface is open at impact: http://members.shaw.ca/gord962/drills/clubface.htm

[fahie]

Re: help

thanks for the reply i weill be giving that a go

[biclocal]

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I think the quickest way to fix a slice, which so many people overlook is the grip. Most dont think that the grip plays that important of a role in your swing. But what holds the club? Try this: Strengthen your grip; if you are right handed roll your grip over so you can see the last three knuckles on your left hand. now take a practice backswing and when the club is parallel to the ground check again for the three knuckles. Then hit some balls. At first you will hook and pull the ball (which may be a first for many to do) but keep the grip and you will naturally improve your swing path.

[leebev]

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I agree with biclocal, but it's not just the grip. Even if you change to a strong grip but line up incorrectly then you are still likely to slice the ball. For example, if you look at the target area and think to yourself, 'I'm going to hit it left to right so I'll aim more to the left', bang!, another slice. This is because, you probably aligned your body so that it is pointing left of the target. If the club face is square or right of the target, then you are likely to swing outside to in, causing you too slice the ball.

When you align yourself, pick a marker a few feet in line with the ball, but also in line with the target. This makes it easier to align yourself correctly. Square the club face to the marker, and your body slightly right of the marker (slightly). It will feel unnatural at first as if you are hitting exactly where you feel you shouldn't be hitting the ball. However, this will give you a more consistent swing path, and should prevent the out to in (slice) shot.

Cheers.
Lee.

[tlucas]

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These are all good tips. If you're still having some problems, go ahead and check the ball position. I sometimes play my dives off of the left hip rather than the left heel. Maybe you are not giving the clubhead enough time to close. If the ball is too far back, you'll pop it up and to the right. Also make sure your shoulders are not open to the target - open shoulders are often a culprit. Good luck to you!
tlucas