Building a consistent and repeatable golf swing is the goal of any new or high-handicap golfer. There are many things that can go wrong with the golf swing: one of the most common problems is a tendency to slice the ball. A golfer's slice can be result from many issues, including lining up incorrectly, a weak grip, or swing speed.
Step 1
Line up with your shoulder facing the target. Many right-handed golfers open up their front shoulder and point it to the left of the target. This prevents them from hitting the ball squarely. As a result, they hit the ball with sidespin, and it shoots off to the right and into rough or another difficult hazard.
Step 2
Grip your club with sufficient pressure. Golfers who have a weak grip tend to slice the ball. You should grip the club at a "6" on a scale of 1 to 10. That's the same as a firm handshake. If you grip it too loosely, the club head will not remain in place when it makes contact with the ball. As it moves, it will cause the ball to veer off course, with a slice the likely result.
Step 3
Slow your swing down to avoid a slice. Many new golfers are anxious to see the result of their swing, and so rush through it. When a golfer's hands come through the ball before the rest of his body, that creates a sidespin on the ball that causes it to slice off to the right. Let your hips lead your hands to the ball to avoid a slice.
Step 4
Finish your swing and make sure your club is at shoulder height. Don't stop your swing after contact. You must finish with your hands up high in order to keep your ball straight and in the fairway.
Step 5
Keep your head down as long as possible and let others admire your shot. Picking your head up too quickly will likely create a mis-hit that results in a slice.
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