Slice is described to be a shot that started off slightly to the left then swerving to the right in the air. Those new to this game often have this fault and it tends to be frustrating. The slice is considered uncontrollable and results in the ball being sent deep into the rough. The slice is even considered a more common mistake than the hook, which occurs with the ball doing the opposite through the air.
Secrets to cure the slice
To cure the slice, you first need to make sure your body alignment is correct which means that your shoulder, chest, hips and feet are parallel to each other and to the ball to pin line. You need to make sure that your body is aligned correctly and is not aiming too far to the left if you want your upper body to properly rotate. This will then lead to an out to in swing, meaning instead of the club hitting through the ball, it will be moving from outside to the inside of the ball as the impact takes place. The uncontrollable slice will follow the consequence of that hit, which is called the side spin.
Regardless of your alignment, the ball’s position in the stance can make a good straight shot turn into slice. This can happen if the ball is placed too far forward in the stance.
If the club face is no longer square on at impact with the ball, then slicing of the ball can still occur. When the club face has come past square and moves from the ball to pin line, it generates side spin and results to slicing.
A guide for ideal ball placement
For long irons and woods, place the ball inline with the inside of your left heel, for short irons the ball should be placed in the center of the stance, and for medium irons the ball should be placed between two positions mentioned above.
Another thing that can affect your game is weight distribution, so make sure you check your posture. Slice can occur if your weight is too far forward.
Strengthening your grip is another useful technique. By moving your hands slightly clockwise around the club and lightening the pressure, you could reduce the affect of slicing.
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