A golfer has various kinds of shots at his disposal. There is the swing, slice, drive shot, slice, etc. The slice is a shot in which the ball is made to move in an arc. In other words, the ball moves in a curve, somewhat in the shape of a banana. For this reason some of the golfers also call the slice the “banana ball”. A right-handed gofer will curve the ball from the right side of the target making the ball curve drastically towards the left of the target. On the other hand, a left-handed golfer will curve the ball from the left side of the target making the ball curve to the right side of the target, forming the shape of a banana. Most of the golfers do not play the slice shot intentionally. One can find many amateur golfers playing the slice shot often, but as a miss-hit.
Here are a few golf tips for a slice shot :
Clubface position:
The most basic factor is the position of the clubface. To get right kind of curve, one needs to maintain the right position of the clubface pointing towards the ball. The reason why most golfers get their slice shot wrong is because they play with an open face. To get the appropriate slice shot use the closed clubface. Neither an open nor a square clubface will give the right slice shot.
Feet position:
It is very important to keep the feet close to each other. They should be almost touching each other. Get the right balance while swinging the club. It is advised to start by swinging the ball slowly and concentrate on making good contact with the ball.
Release Grip:
One should use a mid-iron grip. This will help to keep a gap between the hands. Swing the club half way back. Let the right hand rotate over the left hand. This method is known as the release grip. First start hitting half shots and then move on to full shots.
Outside-to-inside:
To curve the ball properly one has to try to hit the ball from the outside-to-inside. The outside will be the side away from the body, while the inside will be toward the body. One can check the progress on the outside to inside technique with the scuff marks or divots.
Stretching and turning:
Hold a wooden stick at its ends in both your hands. Swing the entire upper body slowly backwards till the head is positioned over the left shoulder (for right-handed golfers). Hold this position for 30 seconds. Remember to keep the arms close to the body.
