Perfect Your Golf Slice
Would you rather hear “Fore!” or see four over par on your scorecard? Many golf players hope that their score will improve with each successive round. But in all likelihood, if you sliced the ball consistently in the previous round, chances are you’ll do it again. Fortunately, you can improve your game and hit the ball straight by addressing the underlying reasons why you are slicing the ball.
In order to know what is causing your slice you need to see how you are lining up with the ball. The first aspect of golf is to relax; most slices come from overcompensating your drive. Most slices occur from the tee too. The best method to see how you are slicing a ball is to line up your clubface with the ball. Your club has a rounded bottom to help drive the ball with as much force as possible.
Since your clubface is designed to have a sweet spot you want to make sure that you are lining up your ball with that spot in mind. It is best to play with a friend so they can see where you are aiming when you hit your shot. Unless you visit a driving range or golf pro shop that has the technology to show you your swing, a friend can watch you and tell you what you are doing wrong.
To get drive the ball a sufficient distance, you must hit the ball straight down the fairway. You will make some contact on the driving range, but without proper swing through on the entire course, your game will continue to decline. Remember to hold a solid stance, and avoid lifting your leg like a baseball player. This will only throw you off balance.
There’s an age-old strategy that many golfers don’t know. This strategy says that you should start by juicing the distance out of the ball in your drive, so that you end with your short game and save par. People who can blast a ball down the fairway are at a significant advantage over those that spend copious amounts of time in the woods searching for lost balls.
One strategy that can help you in your quest to hit a straight ball is to drive it from a kneeling position. This might seem counterintuitive, but if you’ve tried this method then you understand that it’s nearly impossible to lift a leg off the ground when hitting the ball in this position. Your arms stay straighter, and your closer proximity to the ball makes it easier to make a fluid, well-judged stroke.
If you try this a few times, you will know what a proper swing feels like. Your body should not twist and aim your ball in any direction but straight down the fairway. You can practice the same movement while standing on your feet.
After you’ve gotten enough practice to make sure your ball stays on the fairway, you’ll be able to hit it there consistently. You certainly won’t be capable of making any two hundred yard drives while you are kneeling, but this isn’t a permanent driving position. Ask a friend to assist you with your aim, and avoid looking up too soon ” otherwise the only thing you’ll see is a bad shot.
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