How To Fix A Slice
Slicing is one of the most common bad habits in golf. A lot have been said about it but then again, how to fix a slice? In order to address the problem, you first need to know where you are going wrong and why you tend to slice the ball. There are three reasons behind it: a weak grip, a wrong stance and a bad swing. Now, just like any bad habit, you need to train both your mind and body to fix a slice. It can be quite a long process but it’s definitely worth the effort if you really want to improve your game. Here are some tips for those who want to learn how to fix a slice.
Tip 1: The Grip
If you want to know how to fix a slice, the best place to start is the grip. Although your grip has little effect on the direction of the swing, it determines where the club faces at impact. If you position your hands far to the left on the club, the club face is likely to facing to the right at impact and the ball will fly to the right. Keep in mind that the key to fix a slice is having the club face strike the ball while the face is square. Here is the secret: with your club square to the target, you must be able see two or three of your left-hand knuckles when you look down. If the knuckles are not visible from above, it means your left hand is gripping far below the club. The result is a ‘weak grip’ and you certainly want to avoid this.
Tip 2: The Stance
In case you often miss out to the right, it’s quite likely that you will compensate by aiming more to the left. This is often the case for most slicers. However, it poses a problem because aiming to the left will cause your club to come from the outside of the target line and cross to the inside on the way through the ball. This will even worsen the slicing motion. To check your target, lay your club on the ground and parallel to the target line. Check your alignment and ensure that your feet, knees, hips and shoulders are all parallel to the club on the ground.
Tip 3: The Swing
One of the most important keys to learning how to fix a slice is swinging with a smooth tempo. Many golfers believe that all the power comes from their arms. Unfortunately, nothing can be farther from the truth. What they try to do is to let their hands take over and lead the downswing after reaching the peak of their backswing. The problem with this technique is that it will only enable the clubface to open at impact, causing a slice. Bear in mind to allow the hips to start the downswing and everything else will follow.
Try to avoid the temptation to jerk the club at the top of the backswing. To fix a slice, remember that a perfect swing is smooth and relaxed from start to finish.
Final Words
In order to learn how to fix a slice, you must have a lot of patience and invest extra time to figure out the problems and find the right solutions. And just like other golfing problems, fixing a slice entails hours of practice. Hope you find these tips helpful. Good luck!