Posts Tagged ‘angle’

Hitting it straight

Posted in Uncategorized on September 22nd, 2010 by admin – 736 Comments

One of the most frustrating things in sports is a golf swing that just won’t work the right way. Hitting the ball to the right can push your scores through the roof and it can become expensive with tons of lost balls. With that in mind, what are some golf tips for a slice. In terms of golf tips, slice instruction is at the top of the list for many players. It all starts with your swing plane.

Most players who slice the ball do so because they come down over the ball at the wrong angle. If you want to effectively end your slice, you need to swing through the ball a little bit more. Additionally, it can help to switch to a weaker grip with your top hand sliding lower on the club.

Shanks

Posted in Uncategorized on November 30th, 2009 by admin – 762 Comments

Shanks are what golfers refer to as a bad shot that definitely does not go straight. Hitting the golf ball in a straight line requires rhythm and power to hit the ball squarely. If the club’s impact angle is off or if the player’s balance is not aimed directly at the ball, the bad angle of contact will create a wicked spin on the golf ball that can send it spinning in an undesired angle. Sometimes shanks are so bad, the ball will travel in the complete opposite direction as intended and it will be impossible to find the ball. Of course, a shank could cause your ball to end up in a pond, never to be seen again. A shank refers to any shot that the player loses control over.