~ Summer Issue 2009 ~ 
By Buzz Walker --
Oak Hills Teaching Professional
A Lesson with Buzz:
Golf Tip: correcting the slice...
Golfers see their tee shots go right and automatically
curse the slice.
Sometimes those are blocked shots caused by swinging too much from the inside.
The slice comes from an out-to-in swing, so trying to fix a slice when you're
hitting a block is the worst thing you can do.
Solution: To quiet your legs and hips, practice hitting drives from a narrow
stance. You'll slide less and turn more.
Here's how to tell the difference: A slice starts left and curves right, and a
block flies straight right. Blocks occur when you slide too hard with your lower
body on the downswing (above). The club drops behind you and swings too much
from the inside. You have too much lateral motion and not enough turn through
the shot.
The best drill to promote turn is to take a narrow stance, about a foot wide,
and hit drives at 75 percent. With a narrow base, you won't be able to slide
much without falling over. You'll make a better turn, and the club will swing
straighter down the line, with your arms turning over to square the clubface.
You'll beat the block.
Hit them straight!
Buzz Walker
Do you need additional help on your short game or maybe
on the full swing? I offer private lessons. Go to Golf Lessons
for more information -- or call me at Oak Hills
- (352) 683-6830.
Email Buzz at: buzzwalker@teetalk.net
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