How to Correct a Golf Swing Slice
Correcting a golf swing slice is usually easy with a few adjustments to a player’s grip and stance. For a right-handed golfer, to slice the ball it must veer off to the right. There are certain times that a slice actually comes in handy on a golf course, such as when the player needs to hit the golf ball around a tree.
- Go to a driving range to work on correcting your golf swing slice. Take a bucket of balls to an open spot on the range and loosen up. Start with your short irons and then hit the other clubs in your bag to make sure your slice is under control.
- Place a ball on the range surface. Address the ball as you normally do. Take a few practice swings and then choose a spot on the range to try and hit with the ball. Swing the club and follow through once you make contact.
- Watch the ball to see how badly you slice it. If the ball veers way off to the right you have a severe slice. Put another ball on the ground and then address it. Turn your right hand so your thumb moves closer to the ground.
- Swing the club and check the trajectory. If the ball does not veer off to the right your grip was the problem. If the ball still veers off slightly you can change your stance to try and correct your slice.
- Place another ball on the ground. Move your right foot back until your toes are even with the middle of your left foot. This will close your stance and help you straighten out your swing. Use the same grip that you just changed and hit the ball. If it goes straight then your slice problem is fixed. Test the rest of the clubs in your bag to see if you hit them straight with the new grip and stance.