MY GOLF BLUEPRINT
Slice: checks and practice
A slice curves strongly away from the player's lead side: right for a right-handed golfer, left for a left-handed golfer.
Possible causes
- A face open to the path on centered impact
- Heel contact with a driver
- Aim that encourages a compensating swing
Simple checks
- Check the face strike before interpreting curve.
- Record where the ball starts as well as where it finishes.
- Recheck grip and face aim, then use shorter shots.
A practice drill
Make ten short-iron shots through a broad start corridor. Record start, curve and contact. Choose a grip or delivery change with a coach only after a pattern appears.
Avoid this trap
Do not automatically swing farther inside or close the stance. You can keep the face open to that new path and make the curve worse.
The checks narrow the possibilities; they do not confirm a diagnosis. Keep a record of several shots and ask a qualified coach to connect the pattern to your swing.
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