Hitting a golf ball properly is a lifetime goal for many people. Building a consistent and repeatable swing is a task that consumes many golfers. There are many things that can go wrong with a golf swing and a habitual slice is one of them. In order to get rid of the slice, the golfer needs to address the ball properly, have the correct grip and maintain focus throughout the golf swing. Most golfers have to deal with a slice at one point or another but it can be prevented.
Step 1
Stand over the ball in the correct manner. Many golfers slice the ball because they open up their lead shoulder and are not facing the target properly. Make sure your left shoulder--for a right-handed golfer--is facing the target. Your left foot needs to be directly underneath your left shoulder. Your feet should be about shoulder-width apart and your knees should be flexed in an athletic position. Play the ball about one ball length closer to your front foot than your back foot. Lining up properly gives you a greater chance to hit the ball straight. Lining up incorrectly gives you a better chance of slicing the ball into the rough or out of bounds.
Step 2
Check your grip before you swing. The grip is one of the most important factors when it comes to hitting a slice. Usually, a slice is the result of gripping the club too loosely. When you don't hold the club tight enough, the club head will slip in your hands and the angle of impact will force the ball to slice off to the right. In order to prevent that slice, grip the golf club at about a "6" on a scale of 1 to 10. That's the same as a firm handshake with a new business associate. That will keep the club head from slipping.
Step 3
Pace your swing evenly. Many golfers--especially high handicappers and new golfers--will speed up their back swing or their down swing and that will upset their timing and force a slice. In order to have the correct timing, make sure your hips turn toward the rear and then allow your hands to follow. If your hands get ahead of your hips, your timing will be off and you will likely slice the ball. The same is true if you speed up your downswing, and the result of the slice is likely to be even deeper into the rough and making for a more difficult recovery shot.
Step 4
Correct your stance when you are hitting the ball from an uneven lie. If you have an uphill shot, the ball should be above your feet. When you have a downhill lie, the ball should be below your feet. Do not try to play the ball between your feet when you are hitting uphill or downhill.
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