A golf slice is probably the most frustrating fault you'll see on tee.
Swinging at the ball forcefully, with the aim to make it go 240, 250 yards or longer, only to see it curve into the rough is frustrating, to say the least.
So how to avoid slicing?
There is - your goal is to get a small draw instead - to hit the ball just a little bit to the left. Doing this will actually make your shots go further by up to 27 yards!
Here's how to make you stop slicing from tee:
Check that your set-up is perfect to begin with:
Ensure that you are parallel to the target line. Your back should be slightly tilted to the right. Also check that your hands are ahead of the ball, the opposite is a recipe for disaster! And look at how your grip is. It should be strong, without being tense. A soft grip will make your hands "flop" around themselves, and the release of your hands won't happen.
A simple tip: wear a wristwatch on the inside of your left wrist! On the follow - up the watch face should be visible.
This ensures your arms and hands "roll over" the correct way.
A couple of easy exercises can be helpful too.
Practise shots with your feet together - sounds funny, but the logic of it is that you simply have to release your hands, otherwise the ball will definitely go to the right.
Another easy drill - go swing on an uphill slope, where you stand below the ball. This makes your swing so the club head automatically comes inside out, giving you the draw you want.
If you consistently slice your shots, then the easiest way to start curving the ball the other way is to actively try to over correct by actually setting up your stance to the right, and then closing the club face to compensate.
Keep practicing this and you'll find you soon will stop slicing.
But remember this is a drill to change your brain and muscle memory, so your old habits get weakened!
Please don't do this in the future - you will be sorely disappointed if you do...
To change a golf swing is not easy, because it is a complicated maneuver and you can't do it right if you think too much about it!
It has to become automatic. To summarize:: check the points mentioned above, swing until it feels natural and then let go and enjoy the game.
Your swing will improve!
The author, Gustaf Eriksson, loves this wonderful and challenging game! That's why he has collected tips on how to stop slicing! It is a simple, easy and fast way to lower scores. You can also find many simple drills to improve your short game on my website, go check it out!
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