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How to fix a golf slice is a question that many average golfers will ask or think about. If I had a dollar for every time I either asked or thought about this question, Tiger Woods would have less money than I would have. Needless to say, it was on my mind quite often.

Why do we as average golfers slice the ball. Here is the million dollar question because everybody slices for different reasons. I had several different reasons why I sliced the ball and it wasn’t until I got so fed up my golf game that I finally broke down and got help. It was either get help or quit and I wanted to have fun again. Here is a nine step approach that will have you playing better today.

1. Alignment is key to where you are hitting the ball. If you are turned to the right, I bet you are going to hit it right. Also, do not compensate for your slice and aim left, doing this will hurt your distance and will not fix the problem.

2. During setup have a slight bend in the knees, the key to a smooth and powerful swing is relaxation and not being too tense and rigid.

3. Keep your feet about shoulder width apart. Having a good secure base will help you transfer your weight easier when you transition to the down swing.

4. Line up the ball on the inside of your lead foot. I know what your thinking, this is all stuff I already know. Well sometimes to fix a problem it is best to go back to the basics so bare with me. One thing that I tried that did not work was positioning the ball in front of the lead foot. it will not correct the slice trust me on that.

5. Tip the face of the club in a bit at setup and through the impact zone. One of the main reasons why golfers slice is a propensity to open the club face at impact. Tipping the club face in a bit will certainly help.

6. Here is a tip that shaved seven strokes off my game immediately. Loosen your grip on the club. My hands used to be killing me by the end of my round because I was gripping the club way too tight.

7. At all times you have to keep your eye on the ball. Stop looking up to see how far you think you hit the ball. When you do this the instances of miss hits will go up.

8. Clear your mind and relax before you swing. As Frank Costanza once said “serenity now” Relaxation is one of the best ways to improve your score.

Keep these eight things in mind and you will start playing better golf today. To really fix your swing however, you need to learn the proper swing mechanics like I did. It will take time and patience on your part but if you make the commitment you will get better.

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Source by William Temple

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