Slicing the ball off the tee? You’re not alone. A slice is one of the most common swing issues among amateur golfers, and it usually comes down to one major flaw—an open clubface at impact.
Luckily, fixing it might be as simple as bouncing a soccer ball! 🏌️♂️⚽
QuickFixGolf.com’s Darren deMaille breaks down how this easy drill trains your right wrist to move correctly, helping you square the clubface and straighten out your shots.
How It Works:
✅ The Problem: When slicing, your right palm (for right-handed golfers) tends to face outward instead of downward, causing the clubface to open.
✅ The Fix: Practicing wrist movement with a soccer ball or basketball helps train your body to rotate correctly and square the clubface at impact.
The Soccer Ball Drill – Step by Step
1️⃣ Grab a soccer ball (or basketball) – Something lightweight that you can easily bounce.
2️⃣ Start bouncing it with your trail hand (right hand for right-handed golfers) – Pay attention to how your wrist moves.
3️⃣ Notice the flexion and extension – Your right palm should turn downward naturally as you bounce the ball.
4️⃣ Apply it to your swing – When you take the club back, your right palm should be facing slightly down toward the ground. This keeps the clubface square instead of open.
5️⃣ Check your clubface – Using a mirror or recording your swing, ensure that your clubface stays in a better position at the top of your backswing.
Watch the drill in action:
Why It Works
By mimicking this wrist movement in your actual swing, you’ll prevent the clubface from staying open and start hitting straighter shots. No more watching your drives sail off into the trees on the right!
Give it a try next time you hit the range and see how quickly you can start eliminating that slice from your game.
