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Fix Your Slice: The 10-Day Fairway Control Strategy
If you're sick of losing distance and control off the tee, this 3-min read is your answer

Imagine this scenario:
You're on the first tee, brimming with optimism. You execute what feels like a solid swing... only to groan as your ball steers dramatically right, disappearing into the trees. Another round ruined before it even began.
Does that resonate with you? You're certainly not alone. That frustrating right-side curve plagues nearly 90% of recreational golfers worldwide. But I've got exciting news - after years of research, I've developed a systematic approach that permanently eliminates this common swing flaw.

Understanding Why Your Shots Miss Right (The Science Behind Your Slice)
Your slice doesn't just ruin your direction - it destroys your confidence, inflates your scores on average by an extra 7 strokes, and drains the enjoyment from your round.
Let's examine the true mechanics. A slice occurs when two critical factors align: your clubface remains open at impact while simultaneously your swing moves in an outside-to-in path. This combination creates unwanted sidespin, similar to how a billiard player applies spin to a cue ball for deliberate curved movement.
Many recreational golfers aim further left to compensate. This counterproductive strategy is comparable to treating chronic headaches with stronger pain relievers rather than identifying the underlying cause. You're managing symptoms, not solving the core issue.
The actual culprits typically include:
A grip position that lacks sufficient rotation (too "neutral" or "weak")
Body alignment that unconsciously points left of the target
A downswing that approaches from outside the target line
Failure to square the clubface through the hitting zone
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