1. Understand the Slice
A slicing of the golf ball happens because of too much clockwise rotation on a golf shot. This causes the golf ball to move left-to-right for right handed golfers and right-to-left for lefties. The slice usually lands somewhere to the right of the intended target and can be the bane of any golfer. Ironically, a lighter slice is a fade, and golfers view the fade as a positive shot, so the margin for error is thin between a good and bad in a golf shot.
2. Know Why You Slice the Golf Ball
To remedy a slice, the golfer must adjust the impact angle and the grip on the club. In order for the ball to travel in the correct path, a golfer must strike the ball squarely at the point of impact. If the clubface is open or not square, the golf ball will slice. The primary cause of this is a weak or loose grip that allows the club to rotate ever so slightly at the point of impact.
3. Make Minor Adjustments
When you adjust the grip, alter the position and not the strength of the grip. You can rotate the hand slightly, adjusting your grip to the right for right-handers and to the left for left-handers. Remember not to adjust the strength of the grip. Some golfers think if they hold the club tighter, it will give them more control. That is simply not true; a tighter grip can cause you to over swing or tighten at the point of contact, which is the opposite of the smooth relaxed swing that is every golfer's goal. The pressure of the grip should be like a firm handshake.
4. Try Other Fixes
Be careful when you start adjusting your swing to fix a slice, because once you start making too many adjustments, it can have a domino effect on your swing and put you into a funk. Adjust the swing with care. If the grip adjustment does not work, try analyzing the swing speed. Another good targeting technique is to line the label on the golf ball straight on the tee and aim for a point on the ball. This can help you concentrate on the point of contact better.
5. Buy New Clubs
Sometimes the purchase of new clubs can have a dramatic affect on the golf swing and can cause you to slice the ball. Look up the information and statistics on your old equipment and compare it to the specs for the new golf tools. The new club may just have a different feel that is throwing off your swing, so take a swing with the old club and see if you slice with it. If you don't, then the problem is the new equipment and not your swing.
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