What Are The Secrets To Playing Golf And Solving The Slice?
When the shot is a slice, it starts off slightly to the left then it swerves in the air to the right. Most beginners have this common fault and it tends to be very frustrating to any golfer. The slice sends the ball deep into the rough and it’s very uncontrollable. This is also a more common mistake than the hook which happens when the does the opposite through the air.
Secrets to cure the slice
Your first step to cure the slice is correct your body alignment so see if your shoulders, chest, hips, and feet are parallel to each other and to the ball to pin line. Unless your body is properly aligned and is aiming too far to the left, then the upper body won’t be able to rotate properly. As the impact takes place, the club will be moving from the outside to the inside of the ball instead of hitting through the ball, and this called and out to in swing. Therefore, this side spin will result to the uncontrollable slice.
Regardless of your alignment, the ball’s position in the stance can make a good straight shot turn into slice. This can happen if the ball is placed too far forward in the stance.
The club face should be square on at impact with the ball, otherwise it will also result to a slice. That’s because the club face has come past square and moves in from the ball to pin line, thus generating side spin which in turn causes the ball to slice.
A guide for ideal ball placement
Keep in mind that when it comes to long irons, place the ball inline with the inside of your left heel, center of the stance if it’s short iron, then between two positions mentioned above for medium irons.
Weight distribution also has an effect, so posture is important. Be wary of your weight distribution as it can also encourage slice if your weight is too far forward.
You can also try to strengthen your grip. To reduce the affect of slicing, try to move your hands slightly clockwise around the club and lighten the pressure.
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