How to Correct a Slice
Like any golf strategy, learning how to correct a slice is a process. By working your way through the possible culprits, you will eventually find the cause of your problem.
In this short presentation, here are some time-tested tips on how to correct a slice.
Enjoy!
1. How to Correct a Slice
Like any golf strategy, correcting a slice is a process.
By working your way through the possible culprits, you
will eventually find the cause of your problem. Here are
some time-tested tips on how to correct a slice.
Although there are countless issues that can lead to
slicing the ball, some are more common than others. One
of the most frequent causes happens during address.
2. How to Correct a Slice
Most golfers prefer a square stance at address, where
the feet, hips, and shoulders are in line with the target. If
you move your left foot too far forward, the club face is
likely to open at impact and the ball will fly to the
right. The left foot should be directly under the left
shoulder.
The same holds true for the shoulders and hips. If they
are not square, the ball will not fly straight and true.
3. How to Correct a Slice
The next step is correcting the grip.
Many newer players grasp the club too tightly, which can
cause the club head to open as it strikes the ball.
Again, this will make the ball fly to the right.
If the grip is too loose, the head will wobble at impact and
that, too, can lead to slicing or hooking.
4. How to Correct a Slice
Along with tightness, your grip on the club should be
neutral. Check your grip by looking down at it.
You should be able to see two or three
of your left-hand knuckles.
If you cannot see any knuckles at all, this is a sign of an
improper grip. As your hands come back into the hitting
zone, they will rotate to a neutral position, causing the
face to open.
5. How to Correct a Slice
Rotate your hands-not the club, just your hands-until
You see a couple of knuckles. Try hitting a few balls
using this new grip.
Keep in mind that minor adjustments to your grip
can go a long way. Keep working at it until you
discover the right position for you.
Once you have it, remember it!
6. How to Correct a Slice
When learning on how to correct a slice, swing tempo is
important. Many golfers have a tendency to try to use
their arms as their power source to get some extra yards,
but this almost never works.
Once they get to the top of their backswing, they allow
their hands to take over and lead the downswing. As the
hands come down, with everything else following, the
club face will almost undoubtedly open.
7. How to Correct a Slice
From start to finish, your swing should be smooth and
relaxed. Avoid the temptation to jerk the club once you
get to the top of your backswing. Let your hips start the
downswing and everything else will follow.
Another useful tip to correct your slice is to look at
your divot. If your divot is pointing too far to the
right, this may be your problem.
8. How to Correct a Slice
Another useful tip to correct your slice is to look at
your divot. If your divot is pointing too far to the
right, this may be your problem.
Again, check your posture at address and make sure
your feet, hips, and shoulders are in line with the target.
9. How to Correct a Slice
Above all, learning how to correct a slice is a matter
of finding the one or two things you are doing
wrong and fixing them.
This, of course, takes time and patience.
If you work through the possible causes, you will
eventually find the solution, and your enjoyment
of the game will soar to new levels.