19 What causes / How do I cure a slice/hook?
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This article is from the Golf FAQ, by marcelo@nntpserver.Princeton.EDU (Marcelo A. Gallardo) with numerous contributions by others.
19 What causes / How do I cure a slice/hook?
What causes it?
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For the most part, a hook or a slice is caused by the clubface being
opened or closed upon contact. Most people also tend to agree that an
inside-to-out swing plane causes a hook, and an outside-to-in swing
plane causes a slice.
o = ball x = clubhead path
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x
o x o x x x o x
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x
HOOK STRAIGHT SLICE
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How do I cure it?
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There are many swing faults that can cause the clubface angle and the
club path to lead you to a hook or a slice. Because it's very difficult
to tell which particular fault(s) causes your hook or slice, it's best
to see your local Golf Professional for an assessment and lesson/.
For those of you that just can't or wont see a Professional, here are a
few swing faults that can promote a hook or a slice:
SLICE HOOK
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Outside-in path Inside-out path
Incomplete hand release Too much/early hand release
"Coming over the top" "Casting" from the top
Collapsed left wrist Bowed left wrist
Swing too upright Swing to flat
Not enough legs Too much/early legs
Ball too far back in stance Ball to far forward in stance
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