subject: Stop Slicing! 5 Slice Tips To Fix A Slice [print this page] Do you have troubles with your golf swing and are frustrated with trying to fix a slice? Well, in this article I'm going to present you with 5 slice tips that will get you to prevent slicing so the next time you get on the course you can start hitting longer, straighter more accurate shots as well as in return improve your overall scores!
Tip No 1 - Check For Proper Grip
Before you can make the correct golf swing you initially, have to have the proper grip on the club. There are three main grips a golfer can use. The baseball grip, interlocking grip and the overlapping grip. If you are having trouble with the ability to stop slicing a golf ball try one of these different grips.
The baseball grip is for a player that is trying to get through the golf ball at impact much quicker. In the case of the slice lots of the times the primary issue is because the player is not getting through the ball properly at impact. So if you've never used the baseball grip give it a try. Simply grip the golf club like you'd a baseball bat with the knuckles on the left and right hand lined up in a straight line. This could be the simple fix your trying to find to fix a slice!
Tip No 2 - Check Your Set Up Position
The second thing you have to focus on when attempting to fix a slice is to look at your set up position. Whenever you set up to your golf ball make sure that you are lined up to your target. Just how do you do this? Easy take the club and simply hold it across your shoulders with the butt of the club facing your target. If the butt of your club is facing to far to your left you may make a tiny adjustment with your stance and be able to get aligned just right. One of your main reasons a golfer can't stop slicing the golf ball is because they're to open at their initial set up.
Tip No 3 - Make Sure You Get A Good Hip Turn
Tip number 3 to help you fix a slice would be to make sure you are getting a good hip turn through out the golf swing. When you take the golf club back focus on making a complete turn with the hips. When you start the downswing try and rotate your hips through the golf ball. If you can get a good hip turn through out the swing it will allow you to get through the ball at impact keeping the club face from being open.
A great way to accomplish this really is to think about finishing high with the golf club after making impact with the golf ball. By training the body to finish high, which causes the hips to turn completely will help alleviate the rights on your shots getting you closer to prevent slicing the golf ball.
Tip No 4 - Keep Your Swing Smooth
The fourth key to fix a slice with your golf swing is to try not to get to quick through out the swing. What does this mean? Well probably the largest reasons a golfer can't correct a slice is because everything they do is way to quick. From the very first move on the back swing to over swinging on the down swing. To be able to have a good swing you will need to be smooth and relaxed through out.
A good way to work on this is at the driving range before you start a round. Try and allow yourself sometime before you play and hit about 20 golf balls with just your wedge and work on taking the club back slow and swing through the golf ball smoothly. Picture in your head one of your favorite golfers. When I do that drill I try and think of guys like Fred Couples or Ernie Els. If you have ever watched their swings they look like they hardly even make an effort to hit the golf ball. That is because they are in good rhythm and have absolutely great timing when the club hits the ball.
Therefore the moral is work on being smooth and your timing will follow!
Tip No 5 - Keep Your Head Still
Last but not least one of your main reason you could be having trouble learning how to fix a slice is because your head is moving everywhere during your swing. I know you've probably heard this a thousand times but it's true. If you can't see the club hit the ball you'll always struggle with hitting it. If your head is moving during the swing there's a good chance your head could possibly be flying out to quickly causing the body and shoulders to be opening up to quickly. If this is the case the club face at impact will be open and you can't do anything but hit a golfing slice.
So bottom line is make sure that when you start your swing you concentrate on the back of the ball and after the swing keep your head still and try and watch the club face make impact with that spot on the ball you are focusing on. You'll be amazed at how this can improve your swing and allow you to stop slicing a golf ball.
In closing:
To be able to stop slicing a golf ball and fix a slice to your swing focus on the 5 slice tips above:
1) Proper Grip
2) Proper Setup
3) Good Hip Turn
4) Smooth & Relaxed Swing
5) Keep Your Head Still Through Out The Swing
If you'll be able to stay focused on these 5 easy to follow slice tips you can fix a slice and finally stop slicing a golf ball!
