helping to cure a slice

[londonlewis]

The biggest issue that can creep into my game is a left to right shot shape, especially with my driver.
It can be a game killer and it can cause a lack of confidence off the tee.

I thought I would share this for anyone else that has an issue with the slice as I go back to this practice routine whenever it takes control of my game.
I practice making a full turn during my backswing so my back faces my target. This not only eliminates my slice but tends to add yards to my drives.

Occasionally I will find that I am not making enough of a turn whilst on the course, so I will head down to the range and iron out the routine of completing my turn.

I hope this helps those with a slice.

 

[woody69]

I just call it my power fade and that eliminates the slice.

 

[Deleted member 18121]

I practice making a full turn during my backswing so my back faces my target.

I'd like to see a video of this.

 

[Khamelion]

The biggest issue that can creep into my game is a left to right shot shape, especially with my driver.
It can be a game killer and it can cause a lack of confidence off the tee.

I thought I would share this for anyone else that has an issue with the slice as I go back to this practice routine whenever it takes control of my game.
I practice making a full turn during my backswing so my back faces my target. This not only eliminates my slice but tends to add yards to my drives.

Occasionally I will find that I am not making enough of a turn whilst on the course, so I will head down to the range and iron out the routine of completing my turn.

I hope this helps those with a slice.

My issue with slicing was down to me :-

1. Out to in swing path
2. Shoulders not facing target long enough before impact ( I think this is what you are eluding to)
3. My hips clearing to fast and as a result my shoulders turn, see above point
4. Not getting my weight onto my left foot through impact and thus leaning back open club face and hooooge slice

My instructor tells me to try and stop me spinning out, is to hold the back of my left shoulder to what feels like 1 oclock, imagining that 12 oclock is the target line and then letting the body turn naturally through the swing.

 

[mikee247]

Ok this has been my achilles heel for years now and I still cant stop doing it ... Ive accepted a fade will be my shot and I still get it out there enough not to worry about loosing distance but at the moment Im trying to concentrate on the following to gain more control of the slice so it becomes a power fade :

Big shoulder turn on the back swing - keeps the swing nice and wide creates club head speed and gives more room to drop inside - easier said than done!!

Stay planted - dont come out of the shot to early - reduces getting the hips out of shape, too much lower body movement and pushing the club out like a cover drive in cricket

Finish the shot - so follow through and get the weight transferred over to the left side

Slow down - I get v quick and this gets me out of shape and bring me way over the top!!

Any other ideas gratefully recieved!!

 

[londonlewis]

I'd like to see a video of this.

genuinely?
There are many videos already on youtube that will illustrate a full turn to eliminate a slice.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

A fade is a good shot to have and to be honest would rather have that than my draw/hook

 

[gryffindor]

I used to have a MASSIVE slice - but one I thought I could play with (i.e. aiming 80+ yards left and letting it come back in) - A few tree lined back tees taught me it doesn't work long term.

If you know you have a slice you tend to start with your feet aiming left to compensate. This only makes it worse. Take a deep breath, aim square and really focus on getting the club face to follow the intended direction of the ball for about 6 inches after impact. If I remember to do this I am fine. If not, I am well in the cabbage right. 1 swing thought is all I have and if I actually remember to do it it seems to work.

 

[Deleted member 18121]

genuinely?
There are many videos already on youtube that will illustrate a full turn to eliminate a slice.

Yes, I've never seen/heard of someones back facing their target

 

[power fade]

best tip I could give is at transition. First move to start downswing is to drop right shoulder. A slicers right shoulder will go out and this will make path out to in.
So concentrate on the right shoulder coming down and under chin during downswing rather than out and round.
Above refers to right handed golfer

 

[Odvan]

As I alluded too in another thread I set up left a lot with my driver. I do manage this very well

However, I tend to end up in the left rough/first cut when I...

a) remember to grip the bloody thing with my right hand tighter/firmly through impact, and...
b) really attack the ball through impact, and...
c) remember to let my shoulders turn through the shot

It may then 'fade' and leaves me both happy but annoyed! And that's the prob, the unpredictability.

If I don't commit through a drive I seem to slice it more so.

Hardest thing for me to remember....gripping the right hand tighter than I do! Should be simple that....

 

[londonlewis]

Yes, I've never seen/heard of someones back facing their target

Here is Rory McIlroy at the top of his backswing. His shoulders are fully rotated and his back is facing the target.

 

[Hunka Turf]

When you set up to the ball, imagine that the target is 12 o clock, try to swing the club from 8 o clock to 1 o clock.

It sounds really simple but worked wonders for me and it means you only really need 1 swing thought.

I also find that focusing on the club, rather than body parts (i.e. shoulders, hips etc.) makes it much easier to do. If you keep slicing then keep exaggerating the feeling until it improves.

 

[BlueFraggle]

I used to have a bit of a slice, one that made me miss a quite a few fairways to the right.

As a test I have started to place my right foot slightly back in my stance when on the tee (only about an inch or so) and now 9/10 I hit the ball perfectly straight. Feels a bit strange as my stance is on an angle but it seems to do the trick

Obviously won't work for everyone but try it and you never know

 

[Khamelion]

Big shoulder turn on the back swing - keeps the swing nice and wide creates club head speed and gives more room to drop inside - easier said than done!!

Stay planted - dont come out of the shot to early - reduces getting the hips out of shape, too much lower body movement and pushing the club out like a cover drive in cricket

Finish the shot - so follow through and get the weight transferred over to the left side

Slow down - I get v quick and this gets me out of shape and bring me way over the top!!

Any other ideas gratefully recieved!!

best tip I could give is at transition. First move to start downswing is to drop right shoulder. A slicers right shoulder will go out and this will make path out to in.
So concentrate on the right shoulder coming down and under chin during downswing rather than out and round.
Above refers to right handed golfer

+1 to both above.

Curing your slice is all about feeling, feeling like you right elbow tucks in behind you, feeling like you right shoulder comes forward and under your chin, feeling like the back of your left shoulder faces the target towards 1 o'clock, feeling like your hips move towards 1 o'clock and getting you weight onto the left side at impact.

 

[RollinThunder]

When you set up to the ball, imagine that the target is 12 o clock, try to swing the club from 8 o clock to 1 o clock.

It sounds really simple but worked wonders for me and it means you only really need 1 swing thought.

I also find that focusing on the club, rather than body parts (i.e. shoulders, hips etc.) makes it much easier to do. If you keep slicing then keep exaggerating the feeling until it improves.

The clock method is what I did to get rid of the slice. It's a very good tip. To me, it's all about hitting through the ball, rather than cutting across it, which is what I do when I try to hit it too hard. Smooth & steady, hitting up & through the ball does the trick for me

 

[SocketRocket]

If you slice your swingpath is left of your clubface direction at impact.