Common Faults

Fix Your Slice for Good

The slice is the #1 fault for amateur golfers. Here's the simple explanation — and the drills that re-train your swing path in a single range session.

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What's actually going wrong

A slice happens when the clubface is open relative to the swing path at impact. The result is sidespin that curves the ball hard to the right (for a right-handed golfer). It's not a strength problem — it's a path-and-face problem, and it's fixable.

Most golfers try to fight the slice by aiming further left. That actually makes it worse: the more left you aim, the more out-to-in your swing becomes, and the more sidespin you put on the ball. The fix is to neutralize the face and swing more from the inside.

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Drills that actually work

Drill 1: The Towel-Under-Arm Drill

Re-trains a connected, in-to-out swing path and stops the over-the-top move.

  1. Tuck a small towel under your trail-arm pit (right arm for righties).
  2. Hit short half-swings with a 7-iron, keeping the towel pinned.
  3. If the towel drops on the downswing, you came over the top — reset and try again.
  4. Do 20 reps until the towel stays through impact.

Drill 2: Gate Drill at Impact

Forces a square face by giving you instant feedback on path.

  1. Place two tees in the ground just wider than your clubhead, forming a gate at your ball.
  2. Hit balls trying to swing the clubhead cleanly through the gate without clipping either tee.
  3. A slicer's path will clip the outside tee — adjust until you can hit 5 in a row cleanly.

Drill 3: Closed-Stance Driver

Exaggerates the in-to-out path so your body learns the correct feel.

  1. Take your normal driver setup, then drop your trail foot 6 inches back from the target line.
  2. Hit half-speed drives focusing on swinging out toward right field (for righties).
  3. After 10 reps, return to a square stance — your normal swing will feel dramatically less over-the-top.

Frequently asked

Why am I slicing the ball even when I try to swing straight?

Because 'swinging straight' usually means swinging across your body from out-to-in, which is exactly the path that produces a slice. The fix is feeling like you swing OUT toward right field, not down the target line.

Will a stronger grip fix my slice?

It helps, but it's not the root cause. A stronger grip closes the face slightly, which masks the slice but doesn't fix your swing path. Combine a slightly stronger grip with the in-to-out drills here for a permanent fix.

How long does it take to fix a slice?

Most golfers see the ball flight change within one focused range session. Locking it in for the course usually takes 3–4 sessions of deliberate drill work.

Can kAI Golf Coach tell me if I'm slicing?

Yes. Upload a swing and kAI analyzes your path, face angle, and impact position — then prescribes the exact drill for your specific swing flaw, not a generic tip.

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