Golf Tips » April 2005: Another practice drill to end that slice!

Last month one of my former corporate students, Lisa Vandenham came to school for a refresher. Lisa had trouble releasing her hands through the impact area, so I gave her this drill to do with great results!

I first got Lisa to take her normal stance and normal ball position for her Driver. Then I moved the ball forward in her stance about 6 inches to just outside her front foot. Lisa swung through hitting the ball dead straight!

This forward ball position gives the student about 6 more inches to square the clubface and also forces the student to "go after the ball" generating a good extension through impact and thus eliminating the dreaded "chicken wing". If you tend to slice with your driver, try this out on the range first before heading to the course. You will be surprised by the results. 

Lisa will gradually move the ball back to the correct position as her hands learn the correct release point. I mentioned to her that as soon as she starts hooking the ball she needs to move it back to her normal position. She called me the next day to say she had just had her best round ever! Congrats Lisa!