If you are new to golf then you will find that curing the golf slice is one of the first problems you face when you get past the basics.The slice is definitely the champion of all swing faults.
You will even see the pros fire off the occasional slice when under pressure.
How does this come about?A swing moving from out to in across the ball starts the slice but the second element, an open clubface completes it.
One of the biggest problems golfers face today is curing that annoying slice. Imagine how much more accurate you can be if you could improve your golf swing technique and considerably decrease your slice.
In order to help you eliminate the slice we have prepared 5 tips to help out.
1. To eliminate the slice, you must develop a wide and powerful backswing. You have to keep your left arm straight as you take the club backwards, but you must not keep your left arm straight in your follow-through.
If kept straight, your left arm can lead to a heavy slice. This is due to your left arm hindering your right arm's natural rotation. How to adjust? Simple.
Let your left arm bend during your follow-through. Before doing a full swing just use your left arm first to get the feel.
2. Another cause of slicing is because you are letting your club get too far behind you on the backswing, which makes you get outside your target line on your downswing. Without a club, try swinging your left arm, mimicking a full swing.
In the swing your arm crosses in front of your body on its way up to meet the right shoulder. On the downswing, try replicating that motion exactly, only backwards.
3. When it comes down to it, a slice is just a lack of squaring the club with the ball. So you need a great finish to square the club with the ball correctly. For a simple drill select your 8 iron and tee up a ball.
Swing it back to waist height, cock the club up, and then pull towards your left. Only aim to hit the ball say fifty yards. A good check is to make sure your chest and buckle are looking towards your target.
4. Let's say your problem is a bit worse. You are hitting big banana slices. You must square the club to the ball earlier. What you should do is draw a yard long straight line in the sand in a bunker.
Take a 5 iron or 6 iron and swing the club above the line. Try to get your divot to start at the line and go forward. You need to carry on this exercise until you can hit a minimum of 10 shots in a row.
5. Often one's slice can be eliminated, only to come back stronger than ever. Don't worry; there is a golf swing tip for this too. Get down to the driving range. Raising the ball to a level above that of your shoes.
Start hitting balls with a strong left hand grip on the club. This naturally straightens out your swing. A neutral grip is required here, as always. Now you can kiss your slice goodbye.