 A golf tip from Jim Smith Jr., professional at The Abington Fitness and Country Club, who welcomes questions about instruction sent to Philadelphia Golfer, Box 1628, Fort Washington, Pa. 19034 (fax (215) 643-9475).
Over the top. Casting. Swinging from the outside. Cutting across the ball. While it's called many things, the results are usually the same: a pulled shot or a slice.
If you suffer from pulls and slices, try this technique to get you swinging from the inside and on your way to straighter shots.
Step 1 - From your address position, start your takeaway and stop when the club is parallel to the ground. In this position, the toe of the club should point straight up in the air.
Step 2 - Cock your wrists so the club and your left forearm form a 90-degree angle. The butt of the club will point down at the ground to the right of your stance. It is OK if your left arm rises slightly while cocking your wrists, but try to keep
your left arm firm, not bent.
Step 3 - From the position, start your downswing with a pulling motion with your left arm and left side. This should counter the fault of "throwing" the club toward the ball with your right side, which often causes an outside-in swing path.
This drill should force you to attack the ball from inside, which is helpful in correcting a slice or pull. You may find yourself blocking shots to the right or hitting hooks, but with a little practice, you'll groove a swing that produces fewer pulls and
slices.
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