| For many beginner golfers, the slice can be an | | | | feet and the angle of your body. |
| intensely frustrating part of the game. If this is you, | | | | The Backswing Must be Straight. During any swing, |
| then you are by no means alone. In fact, the quest | | | | even a putt, it is easy to deviate from the smooth |
| for a golf slice cure has occupied the time of many | | | | straight path. To help improve your backswing try to |
| talented golfers. | | | | perform the action in slow motion, as this will give |
| The fact is that even professional golfers rarely hit | | | | you a clearer idea of how your club head and body |
| the ball straight, so you are in good company. That | | | | are moving. Ensure that you are not reaching out on |
| said, obviously, you are looking for a way to cure a | | | | the backswing or pulling in. |
| slice, so here are six tips to help achieve a slice-free | | | | Keep Your Hands Away From Your Chest. When you |
| game of golf. | | | | have reached full coil on the backswing, it is |
| Practice. Although this may seem like a painfully | | | | imperative that your hands are not too close to your |
| obvious thing to say, you cannot expect to cure a | | | | chest, as this will cause problems during the |
| slice overnight. It will take time and patience. Try to | | | | downswing. It may take some time before you are |
| remain as relaxed as possible when practicing your | | | | comfortable with the position of your hands, but it is |
| swing, because tension will only make matters worse. | | | | something that all beginner golfers should be aware |
| Ensure that your shoulder and knees are nice and | | | | of. |
| relaxed before you position yourself for the setup. | | | | A Smooth Downswing. Once you have mastered the |
| A Solid Stance. For a good swing, it is important that | | | | correct setup and backswing, the rest of the stroke |
| you have a nice firm base, so it is advisable to | | | | should come naturally, but there may be deviations in |
| ensure that your feet are far enough apart to | | | | the movement of your downswing, which will cause |
| support your lower back during the swing. If you are | | | | problems. To solve this problem, it is important to |
| not properly balanced, chances are you will twist | | | | focus on the motion of your hands, arms, and |
| during the downswing, which will cause the club head | | | | shoulders to ensure there is no jerky movement that |
| to cut across the ball and lead to a slice. | | | | could be causing the problem. |
| Footing. Similarly, it is important to ensure that you | | | | Although it is a huge problem and there are many |
| are standing parallel to the target. It is incredibly easy | | | | possible causes, it is possible to achieve a golf slice |
| to position yourself at a slight angle without realizing | | | | cure by focusing on the movement of your body |
| that you've done so. To cure a slice it is important | | | | and club. Of course, this can be easier said than done, |
| that you consciously consider the position of your | | | | but practice really will make perfect, so stick with it! |