The top players on the pro golf tour seemingly all have effortless and beautiful swings and find a way to make the game look easy. However, most players learn the hard way that it takes years to build a consistently effective swing. One of the most common problems most golfers face is a slice. For a right-handed golfer, the ball will start off going down the middle or slightly to the left and then shoot out to the right into the rough or a hazard. It's easy to identify a slice--and difficult to get rid of it.
Poor Alignment
In many cases golfers are not aligned properly when they address the ball at the tee or on the fairway. In order to line up correctly, your left shoulder needs to be facing the green--right-handed golfers--or the spot on the fairway you want the ball to end up. Your left foot needs to be directly underneath your left shoulder. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart and your knees should be flexed in an athletic position. Play the ball about one ball width closer to your front foot than your back foot. Do not allow your shoulder to open up when preparing to hit a shot.
Rushed Swing
The golf swing needs to be a well-timed and precise operation. You need to bring your weight to your back leg. Your hands need to follow. You have to get your weight and momentum moving forward and then you have to follow with your hands in order to strike the ball with authority. If you rush your swing and bring your hands through the ball too quickly, you will create sidespin and the ball will start off going straight and then shoot off to the right. This is a difficult problem to overcome because most golfers want to see their shot and therefore speed up the swing process. Have patience if you want to cut out your slice.
Weak Grip
You need to employ a strong and firm grip when you address the ball. If the grip is not strong enough and the club is not held firmly, it may slip in your hands as it makes contact with the ball. If the club slips and the club head is not square in your hands, the angle of impact the club makes with the ball will not be square. If the angle of attack is not square, the ball will not go straight. Holding the club firmly can be difficult to master. Most golfers are told not to choke the club or squeeze it too tightly when they swing. As a result, they take it too far in the opposite direction and the result can be a ball that slices into the rough or a hazard after they make impact.
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