Leaning how to hit a golf ball correctly often becomes the obsession of anyone who picks up a golf club and plays a round or two of golf. While a new golfer may hit one or two good shots every so often, that golfer might hit a number of clinkers, tool. Those poor shots often include the slice. For a right-handed golfer, a slice will take a banana-like arc from left to right and usually leave the fairway for the rough or a hazard.
Incorrect Stance
Many golfers slice the ball because they don't have the proper stance when they hit the ball. For right-handed golfers, that includes having your left shoulder facing the target. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart. The golf ball should be midway between your two feet. If you are driving the ball off the tee, you can play it one ball width closer to your left foot. Golfers who slice tend to open their stance so they can get a better look at the target. This may cause the hands to get through before the club head and cause it to slice to the right.
Loose Grip
One of the big reasons for slicing is having a grip that is too loose. Most golfers who take a lesson or two from their local pro quickly hear about the problems associated with having a grip that is too tight. A golfer who listens to those instructions will loosen his grip with the hope of building an unrestricted swing. He may overcompensate. When he hits the ball with a grip that is not firm enough, the clubhead will turn on contact with the ball and most likely cause a slice. Grip the club at a "6" on a scale of 1 to 10. That's the equivalent of a firm handshake with a new business associate.
Hard Swing
Golf is a game of timing and rhythm. Most golfers have heard that if they swing the club too hard to hit an impressive shot, they will make an error. Few golfers actually listen to that advice. Many golfers tend to overswing throughout their round. When you swing hard, your timing is off. You tend to block the ball in these cases, and by blocking the ball off to the right--for a right-handed golfer--you probably will slice your shot.
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