How can I fix my slicing and hooking problem?

Question

I have a huge slice and hook problem and I am not sure if it is in my hands or what so do you have any advice for me? Thank you!

Answer 1

Work on your preswing routne. Make sure your grip is right, your stance, and that your lined up iwth the target You can go to www.pga.com improve your game section look for preswing and you will find some pictures and other stuff to help you. You can also go to www.playgolfamerica. com to find a program in your area to help

Answer 2

Highly unlikely that you have both a slice & hook problem. More likely that you have a slice & pull or a Hook & push problem. No one without seeing your swing could help you if you have both a slice an hook problem because the cause are so differ that you would have two completely different swings.
For the simple fix let's presume you have a slice & pull problem, the more common in North America.
The cause is an outside in swing that causes your club head to hit the outside of the ball. If the face is open you will slice if the face is closed you will pull.
The first thing you need to do is swing from the inside out.
To accomplish this you need to start down from the top and not out, Make sure the first move is with the left arm (for a right handed golfer ) is down and just before the shoulder turn). Not transferring your weight to the left side at contact will contribute to this problem as well.
To help swiong from the inside you may want to close your stance a bit (drop your right foot back about 6 inches from parallel to the target line).
The open face (a slice) is caused by a failure to release the swing. To help this happen, move the ball slightly forward in your stance, loosen up your grip (especially your right hand) and slow down your tempo.
If that fails, on a temporary basis exaggerate your release by forcing your right hand to come over the top of your left hand at contact (Roll you right forearm from right to left). This exaggeration is to help you to get the feel of a full release it should happen normally after a while and you can stop the exaggeration.
If you problem was a hook and push you are probably swinging too hard from the inside with the club face open (push) or closed (hook). Align you body to square, Slow down your swing and loosen your grip.
Good Luck

Answer 3

You have what they call an out-to-in or over-the-top swing path. Most people have either a hooking problem or a slicing problem. It is possible to have a pull-hooking problem along with a slicing problem. In both cases, the club head is coming across the target line to the left (for right handed players) as it strikes the ball. When a slice is hit, the hands hold the face of the club-head open causing left to right spin. When a pull-hook is hit, the hands allow the club-face to close normally as the ball is struck.

Imagine a clock face with the 12 pointing at where you want the ball to go. Swing through the ball towards the one. You may develop a push which is easier to correct than a slice or pull-hook.

Answer 4

I had the same problems but after a lot of thinking and watching the golf channel I found the cure.
It is in the wrists and hands.
First when you slice the ball you are hitting the ball with a slightly open face putting spin on it making go the direction what is causing that is your hands are coming through the ball behind your body.
When you hook the ball it is the opposite your hands are leading your body through th ball causing a slightly closed face sending the ball off line.
Try this the next time you practice take a short iron and hit a few dozen balls just using your arms and hands no body movement at all as you make contact with the ball roll your wrists. when you finish your swing you should have the club pointing straight done the fairway with your right hand on top of your left hand (the opposite if you are left handed) watch the ball the hole time you will see it spinning in 2 directions first to the right then to the left but it will almost always go straight. After you have hit a few dozen balls start to add body movement until you get to your normal swing and hitting the ball straight most of the time.You will also notice that the ball will have a neutral spin once you get this down you can start to change the action on your wrists and really do some neat things with the ball but this time it will be because you want the ball to go left or right with backspin or top spin.

Answer 5

You have both a slice and a hook? Could be in your hands - try cheating your grip out some. Also check your point of attack - one exercise I use is this - slowly go into your backswing. Now when you reach the top of your swing - see that angle your arms are at? Keep that same angle as long as you can on your downswing. That'll center your power and give you a straighter shot. Also, watch your follow-through - your belly button should be facing straight on as you finish your swing.

Answer 6

It seems to me you're most likely not swinging consistently through the same point, and it's coming out of different points on the club face.
Concentrate on keeping your head still and looking at the ball throughout your swing. Maybe cut down your backswing.
But ideally take a couple of lessons. A decent pro will get rid of these really basic problems quite quickly.

Answer 7

1. Grip the club with your left hand so that your thumb lies along the shaft .The line between your thumb and index finger should point toward your right eye. Wrap your right hand over your left so that your left thumb fits into the cup of the right palm. (Steps 1 through 5 apply to right-handed golfers. If you're a left-handed golfer, reverse the instructions referring to right and left, thus creating a mirror image of what's described.
2. Fine-tune your stance by pointing your knees in slightly. Point your right foot straight ahead. Point your left foot slightly to the left.

3. Bring your elbows and arms as close together as possible. When you're in your stance, your right elbow should point directly at your right hip, and your left elbow directly at your left hip.

4. Imagine a flat plane extending from your shoulders to the ball . Throughout your backswing, your hands should move parallel to this plane. Begin your backswing with your hands, followed immediately by your arms and shoulders.
5. Begin your downswing by rotating your hips back toward the ball. Any swing that does not begin with the hips will lack power. Your left wrist bone should be pointing at the ball when the club makes contact.

Answer 8

The best way to fix these problems is to get a lesson from a PGA pro. They will look at your swing and tell you where you are going wrong.

Answer 9

Try doing one quarter and half swings and see if you get the same result. If you do than it is your grip. If you hit it straight than it is a problem with your swing and your grip is fine. It will start to come easier the more you play golf.

Good Luck!

Answer 10

Get a job in a butchers or play Captain Hook in pantomime.