In case you’re fighting a slice, it could possibly be since you’re utilizing a “hen wing” comply with via.
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There are some ways to slice, however most boil all the way down to a weak grip, poor launch and/or an open clubface at impression. The offender: pulling onerous along with your lead arm and elbow to the purpose the place it stays straight for too lengthy as a substitute of folding, making a chicken-wing look. On this place, the face can’t do something however stay open.
Right here’s a repair that works in observe and on the course. Take your regular setup and grip, then slide your backside hand down the deal with, virtually to the tip. Begin making swings (don’t use a ball simply but) forwards and backwards, constructing as much as full velocity.
Along with your palms break up, you’ll discover it simpler to get your lead elbow to fold as you swing via impression and permit your arms to be extra degree on the ahead swing. That’s what a correct, anti-chicken-wing launch appears to be like and seems like. And, with out you even understanding, the clubface will sq. up for the strike.
Preserve going forwards and backwards, listening for a whoosh sound on the backside of your swing. In case you can recreate these feels along with your regular grip, you’re in enterprise — and down the center.
Kellie Stenzel is a GOLF Prime 100 Instructor who teaches on the Palm Seaside Par 3 and The Boca Raton in Fla.
