An inside to outside golf swing creates sidespin on the ball, slicing the ball to the right for a right-hander, and from right to left for a left-hander. Of all the errors in golf, the slice may be the most common, and one of the simplest to cure, since this swing path comes from standing too close to the ball and trying to swing too hard. To fix your inside-out golf swing, focus on your set-up and backswing, rather than your forward swing.
Step 1
Practice your swing on a driving range using different distances from yourself to the ball. Exaggerate your position, standing too close to the ball and too far away, creating both slice and hook shots. Hooks will travel the opposite direction of slice shots. Standing too close to the ball should result in an inside-out swing path. You'll hook when you stand too far away from the ball. Find the proximity to the ball that gives you the straightest path from your shoulders to the ball.
Step 2
Begin your backswing with your shoulders, not your arm. Pulling the club back with your arms can put your swing path out of alignment, pulling your arms too far away from your body creating an inside-out swing path. Push the club back with your shoulders and upper torso, straightening your arms as you reach the end of your upper body turn.
Step 3
Pause, or slow down to almost a pause, at the top of your swing to create a smooth transition between the backswing and forward swing and allow you to maintain a straight swing path.
Step 4
Move your hips forward to begin your forward swing. Drive your upper body forward, pushing arms forward. Starting the forward swing with your arms can result in your elbows coming too close to your body, creating an inside-out swing path.
Step 5
Practice relaxed swings, tapping your back twice after each swing, to ensure you hit through the ball and follow through. Chopping down at the ball with an abbreviated swing can cause you to swing inside-out.
Step 6
Tee your ball slightly higher to allow you to swing forward, rather than down, which can cause your club to come too far inside your shoulders.
Tips and Warnings
- Place your ball in the middle of your stance and take practice swings with different clubs. Placing the ball too far back in your stance can result in a slice. Experiment with different ball placements for each club. Use a stronger grip to eliminate slice. Your lower palm will face up with a strong grip, while your palm will face forward with a weak grip. A stronger grip closes your club face at impact, decreasing sidespin.
Things You'll Need
- Practice balls
- Driving range
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