Slicing is the golfer's worst nightmare. Admit it, playing golf with a slice takes away the joy from the game, yet some people keep on slicing for years. The problem is not that complicated, all it takes is will to do it and knowledge, otherwise you will never experience golf to the fullest. So if you want to reach higher levels in golf, pay attention to the lines bellow.



Let's start with the basics. First of all, let's give an explanation to what golf slice actually is. Slice is a term describing a specific left-to-right type of trajectory of the golf ball for right-handers, the opposite is true for lefties. Either way, a slice ends up right (or left) of the target line. Every golfer tries to hit the ball squarely and straight, but if the club face is slight open at the point of action in one direction, it will cause the ball to spin which will ultimately make the ball go left or right.

It's all about cause-and-effect principle. As pointed out, a slice is caused when the clubhead is twisted in one direction at the moment of impact. The cause of this effect is usually wrong grip, wrong setup, wrong swing or a combination of all those mistakes.

To produce the perfect shot, you need to hold the golf club with the right pressure, position your hands correctly on the handle and perform a smooth swing. It's very important how you make the swing. Under or over-swing results in a slice.

Rhythm and balance are also key elements. The main movement in every golf swing is rotating your upper body back, then rotating it through to the finish. If you perform the motion too fast, then you will loose your balance resulting in poor ball flight. the right setup lays the foundation for a good golf swing. The body weight must be equally balanced between your left and right foot, and then at the point of impact, nearly 75% of your weight should shift to the front foot.

Never forget that golf is a mental sport, not physical. It all happens in the mind, so you must be concentrated, totally focused in the game. Forget about the everyday problems and just concentrated on the game. You must be able to become one with the ball in order to produce the perfect shot.

Of course, there is no magical system. You can't turn from slicer to a pro in one night. There are some good anti-slicing techniques available online, but they alone won't help you. Practice, practice, practice.