Sliced balls occur when the ball travels to the opposite side from where you are hitting from. This can make it very difficult to plan your shots down the fairway when you are driving as well as taking strokes from the grass. But fixing your slice isn't as simple as adjusting your aim--slices occur by the ball being hit in a way that creates a powerful side-spin. A slice, much liked a hooked shot, is difficult to fix and has to be compensated through intensive practice.
Step 1
Loosen your grip on your club and decrease your swinging force. Slices--as well as hooks--most often occur when the golfer is trying to overpower the ball. Relaxing your swing and strength will allow you to focus on your mechanics.
Step 2
Place a tee in the crook between your thumb and index finger on each hand when gripping the club. This will force your hands to adjust your grip, creating the right angle that will bring your club around square with the ball rather than clipping it and creating side spin.
Step 3
Take your nondominant hand and mime out a backswing with that arm. Point your thumb away from the target you are aiming for. Complete a forward swing, following through past the point of impact with the ball. Past the point of impact with the ball, your thumb should be pointed toward the target--your hand will look like it is making the hitchhiking symbol. Practice this motion without a club, then try to replicate the motion with one, keeping your hands and arms loose.
Step 4
Practice your adjusted swing on shorter shots using irons, then extend to longer shots and eventually drives. When you get comfortable with longer distances, make a trip to the driving range to work out your shot prior to hitting the course for a round.
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