Most amateur golfers prefer to slice rather than draw the ball. A slice is a golf swing that has an outside or inside path. Or your club face opens when the ball hits it. Sometimes, both of these errors are made by golfers.
Sometimes it can be difficult for you to see these errors. It is easy to spot a trouble swing simply by watching your ball fly. You might notice your ball flying to the right of the target, but then slicing before reaching the line is an indication that you’re swinging outside-in. If your ball hits the target, but then slices somewhere mid-way, your club face could be exposed during impact.
Because you have an outside in swing path, it is very likely that you are hitting slices. Your shoulders may be too far left from the target. It is easy to correct this problem. Simply open your shoulders when you approach the ball. Consider having someone standing behind you while you address the ball. He can help check your shoulder position. Your club will follow your shoulder alignment if your shoulders are correctly aligned.
If you hit the ball too often with an open club-face, check your club’s head position before you address the ball. Make sure you square your club’s face every time that you approach the ball. This alone could be the solution to your problem with slicing.
You might have unintentionally opened your club face while downswinging if you continue to slice even though you’ve checked your shoulders at address. Try rotating your club towards the right when you impact. This is an easy way to fix it. To make the ball hook left, you should feel your club head rotate through the ball. Before you go on to the driving range, practice this drill.
Even after practicing these drills, if you continue to slice even though you’ve been practicing them regularly then this could be an indication that your swing is not correct. You might be suffering from a bad swing flaw if your game has been played for many years.
Exaggerating a hook is the best way to fix this swing problem of slicing. Learn to swing in the right direction. Flatten your swing so that you can consistently hit deadly hooks. Do not exaggerate the movement. Your swing should be flattened to the point where you can feel that your club is being swung below your right shoulder. Because you’re so familiar with a flat backswing swing, it is likely that you feel as though you’re actually swinging flat. You will need to play an outside-in swing.
Your right elbow should be kept straight and close to your side during practice rounds. You will force the ball to form a good slinging catch. While this kind of tight swing might not get you the ball as far, once it is mastered, the adjustment will become much easier. You can increase your power as well as distance with a controlled hook shot. Keep practicing the hook shot until it is a habitual.
To finally quit slicing or fix any swing flaws you’ve been struggling with for a while, do exactly the opposite of what your used to. Do this in a dramatic way. You can only make your body feel the difference you’re trying to make. Do not try to get your ball to go straight. You want to make your ball hook more often until you master the art of golf drawing.