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Most golfers suffer from slicing the ball at some point.  It generally comes from trying to kill the ball, which we’ve all done.  Here are proven tips for eliminating the slice, and keeping more of your shots in the fairway.

Slice Fixer #1:

Make sure you align yourself correctly at address.  Your front shoulder and hip should be aimed directly at the target.  If they are too open the result will be an open club face on contact – and that is what causes a slice.  Start with good alignment.

Slice Fixer #2:

Get a Good Grip

The grip is one of the toughest things to learn because at first proper grip may feel awkward.  Most golfers grip a club the way they grip a baseball bat but this produces misaligned hands.  Instead, grip the club so that at least two knuckles on your top hand are visible.  This will mean closing your grip for most golfer.  The result will be less torque in the club head on impact, creating a shot that doesn’t have horizontal spin.

Don’t over-grip the club, either.  Hold it gently but not loose.  Gripping too hard, usually when you want to hit the ball further, doesn’t let the club head square up at contact.  Practice a firm, not tight grip and you’ll strike the ball more consistently.

Slice Fixer #3:

Your hips are a huge factor in how squarely your strike the ball.  If your hips open too early then your hands will be in front of the club head, opening the face to produce a slice.  You want good rotation on your hips but don’t let your hips get ahead of your hands on the downswing.  If you continue to struggle with this don’t allow your hips to move at all until your hands are coming down toward the ball.

For minor adjustments you might also try a hybrid golf club like a Cleveland HiBORE that has a slightly offset with closed face that helps guarantee a more square ball strike.  Most players at all handicap levels are experimenting with a hybrid club with very good results.

Slice Fixer #4:

Slow Down

We all like to swing hard and when our mechanics are right that’s not a problem.  Tiger Woods swings as hard as anyone.  But if mechanics are bad swinging hard only amplifies the problems.  Slow down your backswing and begin your forward swing with a smooth and fluid motion.  This will prevent your hands from getting in front of the club head and swiping the ball rather than contacting it squarely.

Slice Fixer #5:

You’ve heard it from the first time you played golf: Keep your head down.  Your head position is an important part of your alignment.  Lifting your head to watch the ball’s flight produces poor mechanics in your shoulders and hands.  The club won’t be where it needs to be and a poorly struck ball will result.  Keep your head down until it is naturally brought up on the follow through.

Try out these tips in your next session at the driving range and work on the ones which help take the golf slice out of your game.  When you’ve fixed the problem keep hitting balls until you feel comfortable with your new swing.  Build muscle memory and it will become automatic in time.

And remember to make use of the equipment on the market that will help you hit the ball better.  This includes perimeter weighted clubs with a large sweet spot and also the hybrid clubs which offer better ball striking with less slice.  And keep practicing on the range so you can lower your scores on the links.

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