Golf Slice - An Easy Fix

The number one problem the average golferpointing toward your right eye. Next, wrap your right
encounters with their golf game is slicing the golf ball.hand over your left and be sure your right palm is
We've all been through it. Some players will even aimsitting over your left thumb.
their drive to the extreme left side of the fairway toAnother common problem is gripping the golf club
try and compensate for it going way over to thetightly with your right hand. This will cause you to
right side. By simply correcting your golf slice you willhook the ball. On the flipside, a weak grip will keep
cut several strokes off your scorecard.the clubface open and cause you to slice.
Many golfers will spend years living in frustration withTo correct your golf slice that is caused by a weak
their golf game because they never take the time togrip is to roll your hands back so that your weaker
learn why they slice the golf ball, or how to fix theback hand faces the target and your stronger back
problem. If you ever expect to become a betterhand faces in the opposite direction. This grip will
golfer, you must learn how to correct your slice.eliminate your slice.
Listed below are some tips that will help anyone cureBy going to the driving range and practicing this new
a slicing problem.golf grip you will know immediately if this is what has
A Good Stancebeen causing you to slice the golf ball. Be sure to
The right stance should put your feet about as widetake your time and make small adjustments to your
as your shoulders. Be sure your shoulders are alignedgrip. This may sound too simple, but an improper golf
to the target you're aiming for. If you are questioninggrip is the cause to most slicing problems. By
whether or not you're lined up to the target, lay achanging your grip you may be able to correct your
golf club down on the ground against your toes. Seeslice in a quick amount of time.
if it is aiming at your target. If not, simply adjust yourGood Swing Mechanics
stance so that you're lined up correctly. Your rightCorrecting your golf swing mechanics is yet another
foot should be straight ahead and your left footgood cure to fixing a golf slice. A correct backswing
should be pointing a little to the left.begins with your hands, followed by your arms and
Be sure your elbows are natural and comfortable.then your shoulders, all in one fluid motion.
Keep in mind that even minor adjustments orThe right downswing starts by turning your hips,
changes can make big differences of where yourkeeping your eyes focused on the golf ball and your
golf ball will end up. Be sure to spend time at thehead should be behind the ball as you go into your
driving range practicing your stance. Make thefollow through.
changes you need to make to align yourself properly.Once you begin practicing using these tips on the
This time will be well spent. You'll be amazed at thedriving range, you'll quickly overcome any slicing
results.problem you may have. Getting good at golf is simply
Grip The Golf Club Correctlya matter of practice and developing good habits. Tiny
By adjusting your golf grip correctly, you can helpchanges have a way of producing big results. In a
cure a slice quickly. The proper grip will have your leftshort amount of time you will see yourself saying
hand and your thumb along the shaft. It should line upgoodbye banana ball and hello green!