Let s Correct That Ugly Slice
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Correct That Ugly Slice
Let’s Correct That Ugly Slice
Summary:
One of the most common issues faced by beginners and high-handicap golfers is the dreaded slice. It’s easy to describe but challenging to fix. In this article, I'll explain the causes of a slice and offer some practical tips to help you eliminate this problem for good.
Understanding the Slice
First, it’s important to distinguish between a slice and a fade. A fade is an intentional shot that curves gently from left to right and is often used by professionals. A slice, however, is an uncontrolled and undesirable shot that veers sharply to the right (for right-handed golfers).
The Cause of a Slice
A slice typically happens when the clubface is open at impact or when the swing path comes from outside to in (away from the body toward the body). The outside-in swing path is usually more challenging to correct, so let's focus on addressing that issue.
Correcting the Swing Path
Imagine you're at the top of your swing. Up to this point, you’ve made a good shoulder turn, and your weight is mostly on your back foot, braced against your right instep.
Now comes the transition to the downswing. For many who slice, this transition starts with the hands and arms?"a move often described as "coming over the top." This sets up the outside-in path, which typically results in a slice. The clubface cuts across the ball, producing that unwanted curve.
How to Fix It
To transition correctly, start the downswing from the ground up rather than the top down. Here’s a simple exercise to help you retrain your swing:
1. Mini Swing Exercise:
- From your setup, gently swing the club back and forth using a slight weight shift, like a pendulum: right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot?"tic toc, tic toc. Keep your hands and arms relaxed.
- Work up to a half swing, allowing weight shift and slight hip rotation to propel the club.
- Aim for a 7 o'clock to 1 o'clock swing path (inside-out through the hitting zone).
2. Drill:
- Use a divot or mark on the ground as your target.
- Set two tees to mark a straight 12 to 6 o'clock path through your target.
- Place a third tee a few inches ahead at 1 o'clock.
- Use the right foot, left foot, tic toc movement to hit the third tee on the follow-through.
- Focus on proper weight shift and hip rotation, keeping your head over the target, to hit that 1 o'clock tee.
Practice Makes Perfect
As you master this mini swing, gradually incorporate it into a full swing. With repetition, the correct inside-out path will start to feel natural, while your old slicing swing will become awkward.
By consistently practicing these techniques, you’ll transform your swing and eliminate that ugly slice once and for all. Happy golfing!
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