| Slicing a shot is one of the most common ways to | | | | A lot of golfers make the error of gripping too tightly |
| add strokes to your game so reducing your | | | | around the grip with the right hand which causes the |
| tendency to slice the ball is definitely going to | | | | ball to hook over to the left. However, the opposite |
| improve your golf game. There are many golfers out | | | | of this will create a golf slice. This is because a loose |
| there who spend a lot of time being aggravated | | | | grip on the golf club will create an open face on the |
| because they cannot find out why they are slicing a | | | | club resulting in a slice over toward the right. |
| ball. If you want to improve your performance you | | | | The most common method used to correct the slice |
| will need to figure out how to prevent a slice. The | | | | is simple; Roll your hands back so that the |
| short lessons below will help you understand how to | | | | non-dominant back hand is facing the target and the |
| reduce your slice by just practicing a few swing tips. | | | | dominant back hand faces away from the target. |
| 1. Proper Golf Stance | | | | Incorrect golf grip is a very common reason why |
| The good golf stance is the foundation point for a | | | | people hook or slice. Practice this on the practice |
| proper golf swing. Also be certain your shoulders are | | | | range for as long as you can and adjust your grip bit |
| properly aligned with the target. The right foot points | | | | by bit to see if that's the problem. It usually will be. |
| straight and the left slightly pointed over to the left. | | | | Correct Golf Swing Mechanics |
| Elbows remain as relaxed as they can be as not to | | | | If you have not ever heard of the term "Golf Swing |
| tighten the muscles in the arms. | | | | Mechanics" it might be a good time to do some |
| Be aware that even the slightest change in your | | | | reading on it. There is a certain patter which needs to |
| stance will have a major affect on where the golf ball | | | | be followed before a correct swing is performed. |
| will land; on the green, or in the water! So be careful! | | | | The swing should begin with the golfer's hands and |
| Practice the golf stance and only make slight changes | | | | then follow with the arms and shoulders. The golf |
| at a time to see where you are accuracy wise. Keep | | | | downswing should begin with the golfer's hips while |
| changing these adjustments accordingly until you get | | | | keeping his/her eyes on the ball. The golfer's head will |
| the result you desire. | | | | be positioned behind the ball for the follow through. If |
| 2. Proper Golf Club Grip | | | | you practice the mechanics of this well it will only be |
| The next important way to get rid of golf slices is to | | | | a matter of time before your golf scores start to |
| ensure you are gripping the golf club properly. Hold a | | | | come down significantly. |
| grip on the golf club with the left hand (right handed | | | | The key to perfecting the errors in your golf game |
| golfer) and point the thumb of the left hand directly | | | | are to do with compulsive practice. You also need to |
| down the shaft. | | | | pick up good habits and ditch bad ones but don't |
| The line between the thumb and first finger will be | | | | think it will happen straight away, be patient and it will |
| pointed toward the right eye. The right hand should | | | | not be too long before you hear people shouting, |
| be wrapped round the left with the left thumb | | | | "Good Shot!! |
| resting into the palm of the right hand. | | | | |