Here are 10 key tips to help you get your ball flying straighter
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Neutral hand position: A strong grip (hands rotated too far to the right) can promote slices, while a weak grip (hands rotated too far to the left) can lead to hooks.
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Shoulder alignment: Make sure your shoulders are aligned with your target at address. If your shoulders are open (pointing to the right of your target), you'll tend to slice.
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Ball position: For most golfers, the ball should be positioned slightly forward of center in your stance for irons and hybrids, and in the center for driver and fairway woods
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Swing inside-out: An "out-to-in" swing path, where the club swings across your body from outside to inside at impact, is a common cause of slices. Focus on swinging the club "inside-out," where the clubhead comes from inside your body and swings across to the outside at impact
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Shallow out your swing: A steep swing path, where the club swings down on a very vertical angle, can also contribute to hooks.
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Square the clubface at impact: The clubface needs to be square at impact for the ball to fly straight. If the clubface is open (pointing to the right) at impact, you'll slice the ball.
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Rotate your hips: Make sure you're rotating your hips through the shot, rather than just swinging with your arms. A good hip turn will help to power your swing and keep the clubface square at impact
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