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As I am still slicing the ball with my driver, I realised that I don't really turn my wrists over at impact. Without thinking, my right hand slips underneath at impact which cant help! I used to play a lot of tennis and the top spin roll was totally natural, just doesn't seem quite so natural in the golf swing! Last time I tried it, I was rolling over so much the ball was hooking violently left! I know this is only one facet of the swing, but do I stick with turning over hands consciously until it feels natural and my ball flight changes? Or just aim slightly further right in the first place?
 
bobmac said:
You shouldn't need to roll your hands over at impact.
Does the ball set off straight, left or right normally?
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When I am trying to roll my wrists, left! More than likely as I have rolled the face closed! Problem is, I watch videos and the right hand always seems to turn over left. Just confusing myself I think but would love to hit a driver straight!
 
Just did a bit of research, rolling wrists at impact is a total no go! Back to the drawing board, need to work out how to square clubface before impact
 
This can be done but requires perfect timing, which is normally beyond the normal amateur. Better to set the wrists early in the downswing & keep the relationship between the hands & forearms constant during the downswing. The clubhead is flung into the ball by the rotation of the upper body & arms & no independent action of the hands is necessary. So make sure that the club face is a little more closed at the top then just uncoil the upper body & let the arms & hands follow.
 
I still have a problem with this and are trying to sort it out. My problem is always at the top of my swing and I cast the club when starting my downswing. Trying to do only a 3/4 swing but also trying to sort my posture out as I stand too upright and are unable to generate any power or as much movement, also far too much on my heels rather than toes.

It's just the putting it all together that is the problem!!!
 
I had a terrible slice that was really getting me down. These videos and understanding the fix had 100% sorted me out. It might also work for you.

[video=youtube;OnT_fZ6WcEo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnT_fZ6WcEo[/video]
 
Maninblack4612 said:
This can be done but requires perfect timing, which is normally beyond the normal amateur. Better to set the wrists early in the downswing & keep the relationship between the hands & forearms constant during the downswing. The clubhead is flung into the ball by the rotation of the upper body & arms & no independent action of the hands is necessary. So make sure that the club face is a little more closed at the top then just uncoil the upper body & let the arms & hands follow.
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Many Thanks for response, that makes much more sense
 
woody69 said:
And this one

[video=youtube;BJMmDmHePt8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJMmDmHePt8[/video]
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Thanks Woody, funnily enough watched the Me and My Golf video straight after posting! All made sense! Will practice at range tomorrow
 
bobmac said:
The first thing to check is your grip.
I suspect it may not be 'quite right'

This is a neutral grip
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Bob is a pro and the person to listen to in this post... Eeek watching videos may not be the thing to do here... Maybe try to make your grip strong to start with, maybe a little too strong and watch the ball flight and work your way back if it goes too far.

Play with the grip and swing direction rather than videos... basically experiment and be critical of what you see.

Another thing that may have nothing to do with grip is the over the top move(shoulder over the top), it can put your club path very out to in and makes it pretty tough to shut the club head.


Ill back out now and leave it to the people who know best but the very first thing you need to know is why? Dont start fixing something that is not the actual issue... Chasing ones tail gets old fast!
 
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Alex1975 said:
Bob is a pro and the person to listen to in this post... Eeek watching videos may not be the thing to do here... Maybe try to make your grip strong to start with, maybe a little too strong and watch the ball flight and work your way back if it goes too far.

Play with the grip and swing direction rather than videos... basically experiment and be critical of what you see.

Another thing that may have nothing to do with grip is the over the top move(shoulder over the top), it can put your club path very out to in and makes it pretty tough to shut the club head.


Ill back out now and leave it to the people who know best but the very first thing you need to know is why? Dont start fixing something that is not the actual issue... Chasing ones tail gets old fast!
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Much appreciated fella! I have strengthened my grip and it does make a difference, and I know I have suffered from coming over top as well. Loads of faults and would explain why I am still off 20! I do make things difficult for myself by watching videos, best practice is to try things on range! Thanks again
 
I tried the approach of belting 1000s of balls and doing little teaks here and there to fix my slice, but you could just be (like I was) layering on compensations. I bought 6x30 mins lessons for 135 quid, best thing ever, I had some fundamental flaws in my swing which just working on them the past 2 weeks has already made a huge improvement.

For such a small amount (in the big scheme), get some lessons, get the basics checked, video analysis and work on two or three things. I tried the video/internet/belting 1000s of balls approach first but wish I'd done this earlier in the year.

That Hudl app is brilliant, clearly being able to see in slow motion when it all goes wrong (or right) is quite illuminating!
 
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I use to slice on bad day.I find a simple thing helps for me, Point the arrow on the ball on the line you require then stand square to it.my problem was open stance.
 
dankiz said:
Brilliant, thanks for that! I have been watching in 2d too much lol!! Much appreciated
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It's an interesting video, isn't it?

It had always occurred to me, whenever I heard or read about turning the hands over, that such a move demands far too much precise timing. You've got to make all those other moves associated with the swing AND THEN 'turn your hands over' not just at the right time but also exactly the right amount? That just always sounded crazy to me.

But that video of Crossfield's made me feel much better about it.
 
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