subject: Tips For Fixing A Golf Slice [print this page] Need to fix your golf slice? Then you need to look at these tips for fixing a golf slice written for left handed golfers.
One of the most common possible causes of slicing the ball is improper set up. Make sure your body is aligned properly to the target line when you address the ball. Aim your left shoulder directly at the ball. The ball will most likely end up slicing hard if the shoulder is even slightly out of line.
Before you swing any club, take a moment to look at your grip. Look if you can see two or three knuckles on your right hand and if you can not see these then your grip is not correct. Readjust your hands and see if that resolves the problem. Also, make sure you are not holding the club too tightly, as this can restrict your ability to release upon impact.On the other hand, holding the club too lightly can cause the club head to wiggle as it connects with the ball , causing the ball to fly off course.
Another common reasons left handed golf players hit to the far left is because they do not get a full hip turn as they come through the strike zone. For a golf ball to fly straight, the face of the club must strike it squarely. This is nearly impossible if the hips are not turning fully through impact. To alleviate this problem train yourself to finish high which will make the hips turn completely.
An important tip is to concentrating on slowing down your motions. All too often, a player may try to speed up the swing, hoping this will achieve more distance. Then the hands get ahead of everything else, and the club face opens at impact. The cause of the ball veering to the left is the opened club face.
It is worth repeating this even if you have heard it a million times before. Until you have completed the swing you MUST keep your head down. Many players have the bad habit of lifting the head right at the point of ball impact, usually resulting in very poor shot quality.Most players lift their head out of simple curiosity-they want to see their ball. Some players may not even realize they're doing it. If you constantly hit the ball to the left and cannot find the cause, have someone watch your head as you take a few shots.Another reason for lifting the head is that the left shoulder comes through at impact, coming into contact with the chin and causing an automatic response to lift the head out of the way. Keep that left shoulder where it belongs to prevent this.
I hope these golf slice tips have been of use to you. It's essential that you get to the driving range and put these tips into action to achieve the best results. Take your time and work through the problem, making minor adjustments as needed, and soon enough your ball will fly high and straight.
