Golf can be a difficult game to master. Hitting the golf ball with a consistent swing may take years of practice. One problem that afflicts nearly all golfers at one point or another is the slice. Hitting a ball that starts soaring off the tee and going down the fairway puts a smile on most golfers' faces. However, when that shot starts to take a sharp right-handed turn and ends up in the woods, that smile turns into a frown rather quickly.
Step 1
Line yourself up correctly when you address the ball. To avoid slicing, make sure your left shoulder--for a right-handed golfer--is facing the target. Golfers who slice tend to open up their left shoulder and end up with their chest facing the target. This will cause you to come across the ball and the sidespin will force the ball to the right. Make sure your left foot is underneath your left shoulder and your feet are shoulder width apart. Bend your knees slightly and play the ball about one ball width closer to your front foot than your back foot.
Step 2
Grip the club firmly. Golfers are told not to squeeze the club too tightly because that will keep you from getting a full rotation on your swing; that will limit your distance and challenge your accuracy. However, if you don't hold the club firmly enough, the club head will move when it impacts the ball. The club head will move to the right and the ball will veer off to the right following contact.
Step 3
Turn your hips and shoulders to begin your backswing. Some golfers forget about moving their hips and they don't rotate their body fully when they prepare to hit the ball. As a result, they won't get all their momentum into their shot and the club head will not reach the key striking position. That will force the ball to the right with a slicing action.
Step 4
Finish your swing with a full follow through. Many beginners and high-handicap golfers are anxious to see the result of their golf swing, and they pick up their head and stop their swing shortly after contact so they can admire their shot. This will almost always cause the ball to slice off course. Keep your eyes focused on the rear and center portion of the ball and don't stop your swing up until the club is at shoulder level. This will help you keep the ball straight and avoid a slice.
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