Improving Your Game
As we’ve said numerous times, golf is not an exact science. Many golfers have worked for years and years trying to perfect their swing and improve their game. However, problems do arise. They come about mostly because golfers tend to forget the basic mechanics of the game and start playing sloppy. In this section, we’ll address some of the more common problems golfers have along with mistakes they make. We’ll also offer up some suggestions to help you combat these problems and get on the road toward playing better golf.
The Slice
A slice is a specific left-to-right trajectory shape for a golf ball created by a significant tilt of the spin-axis of the golf ball to the right, or a clockwise spin. This is opposite for lefties. A slice usually ends up right of the target line, and the term is often used when the curve in the trajectory is extreme and unintentional. The less extreme version of a slice is called a "fade".
In understanding the basics of the golf swing, in order to hit the ball squarely and straight every time, you must return to the original spot at 66
