Did I just turn my slice into a fade???

[Ryberd33]

Hi all, 1st post here and a newbie at this great yet humbling game!

Anyway, I realize that there can be many reasons for a slice but just I was at the practice range the other day and I spent some time working on not coming over the top on my downswing and also bringing my driver back on less of an angle on both my backswing and downswing. It seems I have turned my slice into a fade. I am thrilled because now I have hopes of hitting the fairway more often but does anyone have any tips to lessen the fade slightly?

[Jon Robert]

Take careful note of your left arm height at the top of your back swings. Then lower that arm in future swings and hit some shots. This MIGHT create a more in to out path and handle the fade. In other words try a little flatter swing.

[Ryberd33]

Thanks Jon,  The flatter swing has helped a lot. Now I just need the time to practice. I am so inconsistant. Some drives are beautiful and just when I think I have it down a wicked slice will appear! It just tells me I need more practice!

[boogielicious]

Ryberd33,

Be patient.  It takes time and you will have ups and downs.  Read this thread on good practice techniques.

http://thesandtrap.com/t/54840/simple-specific-slow-short-and-success-the-five-s-s-of-great-practice

Best of luck.