| If you don't know what a slice is, you are not alone. | | | | Downswing - Your downswing may be flaring open |
| Many beginners are unsure of what a slice is. Once | | | | the clubface. |
| you master the golf swing basics, you will want to | | | | Often all of these in combination can be the cause of |
| focus on other aspects of the game. One of the | | | | your slice. However it could be as simple as your grip |
| most common problems is the slice. | | | | alone. Your grip should be loose, but not too much |
| A slice is when there is a significant tilt of the spin | | | | so. You want to hold on tight enough that you won't |
| axis. The ball will go in a clockwise spin to the right | | | | lose the club when you swing, but not too tight to |
| (opposite for a lefty). The slice causes the ball to end | | | | where it impedes with your control. |
| up to the right of your expected target. A fade is | | | | Learning and mastering the golf swing basics can help |
| the same thing only less extreme. | | | | you cure your slice. Books are a great place to learn |
| What causes a slice? | | | | the basics. You will find that books often go into |
| Stance - Your stance may be too open. | | | | much greater detail and depth than a teaching pro |
| Grip - Your grip may be open or weak. | | | | will. It is easy for a teacher to miss or forget to go |
| Backswing - Your backswing may be too upright. | | | | over some steps. |