The length of your club will determine how far you should stand from the ball. With the head of the club right behind the ball, stand so that the end of the club’s handle is approximately 6 inches (15 cm) in front of the inside of your left thigh. Avoid placing the ball too far forward, as well. This can also be a cause of a slice, as it causes you to reach for the ball, opening the angle of the clubface upon impact.
An outside-in trajectory is when your club moves towards your body during the downswing. This swing trajectory causes the clubface to hit the ball on its side, which makes the ball spin. This spin then causes the ball to curve to the right as it flies.
Position your feet so that they are approximately shoulder-width apart. Adjust your footing in small increments until you see a consistent change in the pattern of your golf ball’s flight path.
The bottom tip of the “V” formed by your left index finger and thumb should point towards your right shoulder. If you are a left-handed golfer, reverse these instructions.
Again, left-hand golfers should reverse this step.
Outstretching your elbows pushes the club away from you, which then forces you to pull it in toward your body during your downswing. This results in an outside-in swing path, which can cause a slice.
To train yourself to shift your weight to your front foot, place a golf bag right next to your front foot. As you swing your club down, your thigh should come into contact with your bag.
