How to prevent a slice in golf
The vast majority of beginner golfers have a slice in their golf swing. Although caused by many different imperfections, the most common reason for a slice is swinging from outside the swing plane. This across your body motion cuts at the ball causing it to spin and travel sideways after contact. Here are ways to avoid such frustrating results.
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Instructions
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During club head takeaway focus on having a straight back motion. You want to avoid pulling inside too quickly or reaching out and losing proper spine angle.
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As you coil your shoulders and torso maintain width between your hands and chest.
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Cock the wrists as you point the club down your target line at the top of your swing.
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At this point you are in position for a good swing. However, it is shortly after most golfers begin their downswing the club head immediately starts to exit the proper swing plane. Instead, perhaps consciously on every swing at first, think about swining your arms and hands down and from the inside.
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As you uncoil your body the right elbow (if right-handed) should feel as if connected to your right hip. It is virtually impossible to actually hit your hip with your elbow so feel free to attempt this as an overcompensation while practicing.
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One way to tell you are doing better is paying to attention to your hands and arms after you release the club through impact. You should release straight down your target line and not have such a twisting motion across your body.
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Tips & Warnings
The ball will fly longer and with a slight draw if you can actually swing slightly from the inside out.
If you can picture a clock where your target line is 12 o'clock, then an ideal swing is from 7 o'clock to 1 o'clock through impact and naturally let your arms rotate around your body.
If you try to overcompensate for a slice too aggressively you may start to see some blocked shots. Make sure not to open the club face too wide in your attempts to fix your slice.
