How to Prevent a Slice in Golf

Video Transcript

"A slice is a common problem found in many golfers. A slice for a right handed player begins to the left and careens way to the right hand side. Many times winding up in the woods. Today my name is Jared Garbett and I'm with Echo Farms and Country Club, and I'm going to help you fix your slice. First we need to make sure that you're lined up correctly. Be sure that you're aiming at your target. Your feet, knees, hips, and shoulders should all be lined up towards your target. Next you want to make sure that you swing on the proper plane. Take it back on the same plane as you bring it down on. Many golfers with a slice take it back on the correct plane but lift their hands up when they come back down. That motion is called casting. This causes the club to cut across the ball and put a right spin on the ball, creating a slice. After you've figured out if its your alignment or your hands coming up above plane that is causing your slice. Fix the problem. Go to the range and see if anything has helped. If everything is helped and you are lining up correctly, and you are swinging on plane, everything should work out properly and your slice should be gone. Problem solved. That's how you create less of a slice in your swing."