The slice—that dreaded shot that curves violently away from the target line—is the most common and frustrating flaw in golf. It robs you of distance, accuracy, and confidence. Many golfers mistakenly believe they need to rebuild their entire swing to fix it, but often, the solution is much simpler.
Our essential video, “How to: STOP slicing the golf ball | REALLY EASY TIPS”, focuses on the core issue and provides quick, actionable, and REALLY EASY TIPS to eliminate the slice and promote a powerful, straight ball flight. This is the simple approach to finally finding more fairways!
The Slice Explained: Path vs. Face
A slice is caused by two main factors working together:
- Outside-In Swing Path: The club approaches the ball from outside the target line and moves across it to the inside. This is often the result of rushing your downswing.
- Open Clubface: The clubface is open (pointing right, for a right-handed golfer) relative to the swing path, which imparts the slice spin.
To STOP slicing the golf ball, you must correct both the path and the face angle.
The REALLY EASY TIPS for a Quick Fix
The techniques shown in the video are designed for immediate implementation and focus on correcting your path and clubface without complex mechanical thoughts:
Tip 1: The Setup Tweak (Correcting Path)
Often, an outside-in path starts with a poor setup. This tip helps you get the feeling of an “Inside Path”.
- Feel the Weight Shift: Focus on ensuring your lower body starts the downswing, feeling like you are getting off your back foot and shifting weight forward. This prevents the upper body from initiating the swing and coming over the top.
Tip 2: The Clubface Control (Squaring the Face)
A closed clubface eliminates the slice spin. This tip promotes a proper release:
- The Release Drill: Practice a simple Release Drill. The feeling of letting your hands rotate through impact encourages a square or slightly closed clubface, which is crucial for a straight shot. This is what helps you Hit A PERFECTLY STRAIGHT Drive With 1 SIMPLE Tweak!.
- Extension Focus: Ensure you achieve proper EXTENSION Through IMPACT to maintain control of the clubface through the hitting zone.
Confidence and Consistency
Implementing these REALLY EASY TIPS will not only fix your slice but will also dramatically increase your confidence off the tee. When you know you can reliably hit a straight ball, the DRIVER SWING is so much easier, and you can focus on maximizing the performance of your clubs, whether you use one of the most forgiving drivers or a vintage club.
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