The most common type of slice out there is a pull slice. It’s an open clubface coupled with an out to in (over-the-top) swing path. If your banana ball is embarrassingly huge; starting to the left of the fairway and ending up in the right rough, take this drill to the range soon rather than later.
Golf Drills
The Truth About Swing Width
Swing width refers to the radius of the circle you create while swinging the club around your body. A lack of width creates inconsistency and a lack of power.
Progessive Acceleration Swing
A common characteristic of higher-handicapper, especially those of you who suffer from a pull slice, is jumping at the ball from the top of the backswing.
Freeze The Wrists When Chipping
Chipping from just off the green is a lot simpler than most amateurs make it look. For them, judging distance is more like playing the lottery.
Putting Tips – Keep It Short
The number one reason why amateurs miss short putts is deceleration. This symptom can creep up in many parts of your game, especially with chipping and putting. If you notice yourself stubbing chips and putts, or have trouble keeping those short ones on line, I would bet you even money you’re decelerating into impact.
30-Yard Pitch Drill
How many times have you been in perfect position after two shots on a par 5, you have a 20 yard pitch to the pin with nothing in your way but grass?
Hit It Further & Increase Flexibility
The theory behind Jim McLean’s X-factor, involves a direct relationship between amount of shoulder turn, hip turn and swing speed. The theory is sound.
Fix Your Swing Path On Command
Your swing path plays a huge part in influencing the direction of your golf shot. An out to in swing path causes a pull and alternatively an in to out swing path causes a push.
One Piece Turning Drill
A full shoulder turn is an important aspect in maximizing distance with all your clubs. Unfortunately, flexibility is needed to make a full shoulder turn, and that is a common thing for most players to lack.
Top 5 Faults that Cause Slicing
Slicing is by far the most common ball flight us instructors see. Over 90% of the golfing population suffer from it, so you’re not alone out there guys.