How do I hit a slice or hook?

[lefty18]

How do I hit a slice or hook?

[jamo]

You are going to have to be more specific. Do you mean that you struggle with one of them, and you are looking for the reason as to why you are hitting a slice or a hook? Or are you looking for ways to alter your swing to hit a slice or a hook on command?

[WUTiger]

One thing to consider: Get a golf "how to" book and look at the pictures.

These are some of the factors which can influence the horizontal curve of your golf shot:

* Stance/foot position

* Swing path (inside-out or outside-in)

* Hand grip position (strong, neutral, weak)

* Grip thickness

* Eye focus point on ball (either back left "7 O'clock" OR back right "5 O'Clock")

* Clubface open or closed at impact

Note: iacas has a diagram called Rules of Ball Flight which explains some of the above factors.

[TaylorMadeTaylor]

Oh man. You couldn't have asked a more vague question. Use this site or google and search "ball flight laws".

[Gordon McTavish]

A lot of people hit a slice naturally without even needing to understand the mechanics of it!