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Ball Flight Tip SheetsSlice![]() The slice ball flight from the perspective of a right-handed golfer. Illustration by William Glessner Previous | Next >> A slice is a big ol' curve to the right (for a right-hander), and is one of the problems that recreational golfers struggle with most. With a slice, the ball often starts out left of the target line before sweeping back right and winding up well right of the target. Note: This text is written from the perspective of a right-hander; lefties should reverse the directional elements.
Diagnosing the SliceGolf instructor Roger Gunn (www.golflevels.com) offers these quick tips for diagnosing the cause of a slice:
Grip
Set-up
Ball Position
Backswing
Downswing
In Depth: Diagnosing and Fixing a Slice Previous | Next >> |
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