How to Fix a Slice
By Steve Silverman
A slice is one of the most common errors in golf. Most golfers will have this problem early in their careers, and it comes back from time to time. Gripping the club with the proper strength and having the clubhead in the right position at impact will help you keep from slicing the ball.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Square your shoulders to the target. Your left shoulder should be pointing directly at the green or the spot on the fairway you want the ball to go. Your left foot should be directly under your left shoulder. Once you have done this you are aimed properly.
Grip the club with your left hand on top of the grip. The small finger of your right hand should be in the gap between your forefinger and middle finger. Your thumbs should be in alignment down the shaft of the club.
Grip the club firmly but not so tightly that you are squeezing the club and your finger tips are turning red. You should grip the club at a 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. Holding the club any looser than that will likely cause the club head to wobble at impact.
Finish your swing. Most golfers who slice the ball tend to stop their swing an pick up their heads so they can admire their shots. This results in side-spin and a slicing action. Finishing your swing with a high follow-through will result in backspin and a straight shot.
Go to the driving range and work on your swing. Don't rush it and don't stop it early. A full backswing, a down swing and a follow-through will help you hit a straight shot and keep from slicing.
Tips & Warnings
Keep your knees slightly bent when you swing. By bending your knees, you will be in an athletic position and have an opportunity to get a full hip and shoulder rotation when you hit the ball.
About The Author
Steve Silverman is an award-winning writer, covering sports since 1980. Silverman authored The Minnesota Vikings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and Who's Better, Who's Best in Football -- The Top 60 Players of All-Time, among others, and placed in the Pro Football Writers of America awards three times. Silverman holds a Master of Science in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism.
