subject: Correct a Left Handed Golf Slice [print this page] Like fixing any golf problem, correcting a left handed golf slice is a methodical process.
You will eventually find the cause of your problem if you work through the possible culprits. Here are some proven tips on correcting a left handed golf slice.
Issues that can lead to slicing the ball are numerous but there are some that are very common. One of these reoccurring causes happens during address.
Many left handed golfers prefer a square stance when addressing the ball, where the feet, hips, and shoulders are in line with the target. If you move your right foot too far forward, the club face is likely to open at impact and the ball will fly to the left. The right foot should be directly under the right shoulder.
The same holds true for the shoulders and hips. If they are not square, the ball will not fly straight and true.
Correcting the grip is the next step. Many newer players grasp the club too tightly, which can cause the club head to open as it strikes the ball. This causes the ball to fly to the left for a left handed player. A loose grip however can lead to slicing or hooking, so a firm grip but not too tight or loose is required.
Your grip on the club should be firm but neutral. Look downwards to check your grip. Two or three knuckles of your right hand should be able to be seen. No knuckles in sight signals an improper grip. This is because your hands rotate to a neutral position as they come back into the hitting zone.
To correct this rotate your hands on the grip 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 practising till you find the correct grip for you. Practise, practise, practise and you will remember what to do.
Swing tempo is important when correcting a slice. Most new golfers try to use their arms as their power source to get some extra yards, but this usually does not work. They allow their hands to take over when they get to the top of the backswing leading into the downswing. When the hands come down the club face will open.
From start to finish, the swing should be relaxed and smooth. The temptation to jerk the club at the top of your backswing must be avoided. Let your hips start the downswing and everything else will follow.
Your divot can give a clue to help correcting your slice. A divot pointing too far left means this may be the problem. So check posture at address, making sure feet, hips, shoulders are all in line with the target.
Above all, correcting a slice is a matter of finding the one or two things you are doing wrong and fixing them.
As they say practice makes perfect and this takes time. Working through the possible causes of a left handed golf slice then finding solutions to them will eventually result in you becoming a better and happier left handed golfer.
