Cure Your Slice

Train your hips and arms with a cardboard box to turn your slice into a draw

By Brad Redding
GOLF MAGAZINE Top 100 Teacher

Everyone wants to turn the ball over like a pro, but most average golfers have trouble getting their hips and arms in sync during the downswing. This simple drill will teach you how.

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1. Position a cardboard box in the center of your target line, an inch or two ahead of your left foot. 2. Make your normal backswing with

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an iron, but when you start your downswing, try to keep your back turned to the target for as long as possible—in other words, don't turn your hips. Simply roll your right hand over your left as your arms come down into impact and then let the toe of the club cut into the box. Now hit some balls using that same feeling, and you'll see those slices turn into draws and hooks. Use this image any time you want to move the ball from right to left, or when you need a few extra yards on a shot.