subject: Correcting A Golf Slice [print this page] Slicing the ball is a common problem among golfers. A slice is when the ball travels from one direction to the other [depending on the left or right-handedness of the golfer], but generally not in the direction you want it to go. This slice shot that causes the ball not to go straight toward the hole can be the bane of anyone that plays golf.
Correcting a golf slice is not difficult, but it may require plenty of practice, patience and more practice. There are three ways to correct a slice.
Hire a golf instructor,
Purchase some DIY books or DVD
Ask a golfing buddy to follow you around the fairways and tell you what you're doing wrong.
In the meantime, practice these simple guidelines in the backyard or out on the course.
1. Line your feet up correctly - square yourself up with your feet approximately shoulder width apart and the golf ball about half way between them.
2. Point your leading shoulder in the direction of the hole. Wherever your shoulder points is where the ball will go.
3. Keep your swing even and relaxed, knees slightly bent. Don't try to hit the golf ball too hard, jab at it or over-correct.
4. Head should be down and eyes fixed on the ball. Don't look to see where the ball is going, your aim should already be lined up with your body positioning. Lifting your head will destroy your aim.
5. Always remember to follow through. When the ball is hit and the club is over your head, then you can look up.
You need to approach each shot slowly and methodicaly almost as if you are learning the game as a beginner again. One of the main causes of the golf swing slice is adopting a bad habit in your swing.
Once you realise what you are doing wrong you can then make the neccessary changes to correct your slice shot.
