| THE SLICE, the ball looks as if it's starting straight, | | | | these professionals have been playing for many |
| but is always heading right, ends up? Sometimes, a | | | | years, and more often than not they are coached |
| long, long way right. | | | | from a very young age. |
| THE HOOK, the ball appears to be heading straight, | | | | Also it's in their genes, but not all their swings are |
| but is always going left, ends up? Sometimes, a long, | | | | perfect - look at Jim Furyk, totally unconventional - |
| long way left. | | | | but they have one thing in common, perfect hand, |
| OK so the above scenarios are just broad examples | | | | eye, ball coordination. Something we amateurs can |
| of the slice and hook, also they are based on the | | | | only dream about. |
| right handed golfer. There are of course many other | | | | However get this; it doesn't need to be that way! |
| problems with the golf swing, to name two more: | | | | All we need to do is get back down to earth and |
| The Fat Shot, hitting the ground too soon before the | | | | face reality, stop trying to learn the perfect swing, |
| ball; The Thin Shot, hitting the golf ball too late. | | | | and learn a simple swing. |
| What causes these problems? Without a doubt an | | | | With less moving parts we are more likely to return |
| inconsistent swing. Is it a problem? Of course it is, it | | | | the club head square at impact, and then follow |
| destroys our game and takes the enjoyment away | | | | through the impact zone with our hands starting to |
| from playing golf. | | | | turn over. During this time we should rotate our |
| But should it always be this way? A straight answer, | | | | shoulders around the spine with no lateral movement. |
| NO. | | | | For the best results reduce the back swing and |
| The problem with us amateur golfers is that we try | | | | therefore reduce error in our swing. |
| to emulate the professional golf swing. However | | | | |