What could I do to fix my slice?

Question

I've been golfing for 2 years now and 75% percent of my shots go right, I've tried turning in the club head a little and that has helped but I don't want to get into habit of doing this.

Answer 1

Ok, forget about turning the clubhead over, do not fight the face. First look at your grip. Try a stronger grip (u shouldnt see any knuckles on your bottom hand) Then while on the range, place a headcover a few inches infront of the ball (as in past the toe of the club) and try not to hit it. this will stop you from coming over the top, it will cause th toe club drop inside producing a draw swing.

Answer 2

your slicing the ball because your coming over the top this leads to a in to out swing plane this is just a suggestion try putting your right foot behind your left leg if ur right handed opposite if your left handed

Answer 3

Without seeing your swing or trajectory, it is really hard to help fix your slice because there are SO many variables that could attribute to it.  That being said, here are a couple of things that might help:

1) If you ever played baseball, imagine yourself trying to hit the ball toward left center field instead of straight center.  This helps close the club head at impact a little.  You might pull a few at first, but overall it will straighten you out.

2) Swing toward your target.  Pick a house or tree or something in the background where you would like to hit the ball, and make sure your arms swing towards that target on your follow through.  

3) Try to keep your head as still as possible throughout your swing.  So often I see people moving way to much during there swing to get extra power and what not.  Keep your head very still, and let the club do the work.

4) Finally, make sure you are making solid contact with the ball in the center of the club face.  Go on the range, get a bucket of balls, pull out the driver, and concentrate on hitting the ball solid, not where it goes.  Once you have mastered hitting the ball square, your slice problem will only take one or two minor tweeks to fix, instead of months and years.  However, to hit the ball consistently flush, you must practice.  You can't go out there once a month and expect to have solid ball contact.

I hope this helps you out man, good luck

Answer 4

I had this problem when I started playing as well, now (after 10 years) I am a 3 handicap. Odds are the problem is in your stance.

1. Stand with your feet closer together. - Having your feet to far apart doesnt allow you to turn at the waste, causing your hands to drop and the clubface to open, shooting the ball high and right.

2. Practice the backswing angle.- If the club head is too high in your backswing, you are likely to come through the ball with your hands out in front of the clubhead and keep the shot from releasing.

3. Square your shoulders.- New players often think to compensate for a slice they need to aim left and thus open their stance and turn their shoulders. All this does is slow down the clubhead which makes the slice even worse.

Answer 5

A lot of people slicing the ball develops from swings that are wither to steep or you are swinging from the out to in.  To help an out to in swing try moving your back foot away from the ball so your feet are staggered.  like 6 inches or so, this will help you swing from in to out it will help you get that feeling of an in to out swing.  If you are swinging steep try to make a more sweeping swing, like try reaching far back when you take your back swing and try and follow the same path on your downswing, even though you really are not supposed to follow that path it will help you not go outside and to be to steep. Also take a slow back swing. Remember the back swing should be roughly twice as long as the downswing so keep that in mind and don't rush yourself.  It really is hard to tell without seeing you play in person.  I really would not recommend turning your wrists over it just is not the way to hit a golf ball well.  GOOD LUCK you'll hit them straight eventually.

Answer 6

I have had the same problem my who life, but now I have a slight fade, but pretty much is straight.  I would recommend reading some tips online, make sure your right side is lower than your left when in position. Bend your knees.  Make sure you have proper grip, read some online journals on fixing slice. Your posture is a large part.

Go to the range and hit balls, try hooking the ball by turning your wrist over, right wrist if your right handed and hook the sh*t out of the ball.  Let up a little and you'll find a neutral point between your slice and hook, that will be your straight shot.  Don't worry about club head speed, just make contact, the speed and distance will come once you have form.  It also might be your swinging to fast right now, so try slowing it down a bit.  GOOD LUCK!

Answer 7

One drill i like to do is do a have swing and over turn the club head on the way down. This helps getting you to really square up at contact, and could give you a few extra yards