Incomplete Backswing Causing Weak Slice?

[GlasgowsGreen]

Can turning the shoulders less the 90 degrees contribute to a weak slice?

I have a decent shoulder turn however at times it can be sloppy. Quite often I rush it and don't make a full turn. My 'bad' shot is a weak slice with my longer clubs and a big slice with my driver.

I noticed at the range yesterday that if i really turned the shoulders (+90 degrees) I was hitting a nice draw with my 3 hybrid and driver - something which I have never done!

What's the liklihood that this was down to my shoulder turn?

[luu5]

I would say only if it causes over the top downswing at the same time.

[Paradox]

Originally Posted by GlasgowsGreen

Can turning the shoulders less the 90 degrees contribute to a weak slice?

I have a decent shoulder turn however at times it can be sloppy. Quite often I rush it and don't make a full turn. My 'bad' shot is a weak slice with my longer clubs and a big slice with my driver.

I noticed at the range yesterday that if i really turned the shoulders (+90 degrees) I was hitting a nice draw with my 3 hybrid and driver - something which I have never done!

What's the liklihood that this was down to my shoulder turn?

I would almost bet 100 dollars that the reason you made better swings with the shoulder turn instead of a weak slice is because you arms had time to get back in front of your body before you rotated toward the target.

Dragging the club through because you turned too quickly is a surefire way to come across the ball and put right spin on it.