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4 tips to stop slicing the driver
Hitting a slice not only results in a loss of distance, but it’s also far less accurate than a shot hit with a straighter ball flight. In the video and article below, Nick Drane, PGA Professional at the Titleist Performance Centre, explains how to eradicate this card-wrecking shot once and for all…
The most common cause of the slice among amateur golfers is poor set-up. The set-up fundamentals are key, because they dictate how you swing the club. Whilst golf swings at the highest level of the game differ quite drastically, the address positions do not. That’s because these are the foundations that enable you to move in the right way. If you are struggling with a slice, this is the first place to start.
1. Ball Position Inside Left Heel
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Getting the perfect ball position with every club is vitally important. With a driver, you want have an upward angle of attack. This requires the sternum to be further behind the ball at address and as you swing. Note how I have the ball just inside my left heel, while my right shoulder drops slightly lower than my left at address. This creates an angle that helps me to hit the ball on the up. Be careful not to position the ball too far forward, as this will encourage you to swing more across it.
2. Set Up Behind The Ball
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Your arms, hands and shoulders should be relaxed at address. You don’t want to be ‘on top’ of the ball. This causes the shoulders to point to the left, and encourages an over the top clubhead path – so you’ll cut across the ball (opens in new tab) (as shown directly above). This means the ball will start left, before curving viciously to the right.
3. Check Your Grip
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With a weak grip, the ‘V’ shapes made with your thumbs and your hands point to the left of your head. What this does is make it…
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