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If you’re battling a slice on the golf course it may take some time to find and fix the source of the problem.  But it can be done.  Let’s take a look at the most common reasons and offer solid advice for correcting the slice.

One of the most frequent causes of the slice is rooted in the way the ball is addressed. Like most golfers, you probably stand over the ball with your feet, hips and shoulders squared up to the target.  This is good, but if  your left foot is too far forward the club face will likely begin to open up before you strike the ball, and an open club face will spin the ball into a nasty slice every time.

To correct this make sure that your left foot is in a vertical line with your left shoulder.  Likewise, don’t let your hips or shoulders get ahead of the ball or the same problem will arise.  As you work toward square contact on every shot you might consider trying the new hybrid clubs that provide a slightly offset club head which is perfect for keeping a closed face to the ball.

They help many amateurs work out the kinks in their swing and low-handicap and professional players are often carrying one or two hybrids in their bags.  Hybrid golf clubs are featured by most major manufacturers and are being made replace increasingly more clubs, to cover more of your game.

If good vertical alignment is not the cause examine your grip.  Holding the club too tightly can cause it to torque at impact, opening it up and causing the ball to be blocked out to the right.  A grip that is too light may result in the club head shifting on impact and creating a hook or slice if the ball is not perfectly struck.  Keep your grip easy but not loose.

In addition, make sure your grip is neutral, meaning that it is positioned properly to ensure square contact with the ball.  When you get ready to swing check your grip visually.  With a proper grip two or three of the knuckles on your top hand should be visible.  If your grip is too closed the club face will open before contact and cause the slice.

If you find you are gripping the club incorrectly rotate your top hand open until you see 2-3 knuckles. Do not rotate the club in your grip, however.  These tips should help keep the club face square to the ball on contact.  The best place to work on this is at the range.  Hit some balls with the new grip and tweak it slightly until the slice is taken out of your game.

Once you find the right grip hit 15-20 more balls, at least, to help lock it into your muscle memory.

Another common culprit in the dreaded slice is swing tempo.  Grip it and rip it works for some, but most golfers need to take a more controlled approach to tempo, at least until they get rid of the bugs in their swing and then they can gradually start swinging with more gusto.

Most of the problem here comes from trying to power the ball with your arms.  At the top of the back swing the hands start downward first, like you’re chopping wood, and it throws off the club position to the point that a poorly struck ball is almost inevitable.

Slow down and start driving it straight before you get hung up on greater distance.  This begins with a fluid motion on the downswing with the hips leading, followed by the shoulders, arms and hands.  Simply remember to keep your hip closed as much as possible.  Opening your front hip early will also open the club face and produce a slice.

Some evidence of why you’re slicing the ball may be found in the divot.  It should point straight to the hole.  For a right-handed golfer a divot facing right may indicate the club face was open, resulting in a slice.   If this is the case with you start with your posture again and make sure your everything is properly aligned with your target.

This is also where a hybrid golf club with a slightly closed face will help – they are designed to auto-correct a minor slicing motion instead producing a square impact.

Find some time to work on these things over a bucket or two of balls.  When you discover something that helps you correct the slice keep working on it until it becomes comfortable.  It will take some time for it to be automatic, however.  That’s part of the challenge of golf.  However, hitting better shots will pay immediate dividends in lower scores and far more fun out on the links.

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