My Swing (skate21)

[skate21]

I need some help guys. This block slice is killing my game and it only happens on the tee box with either driver, three wood or five wood. I uploaded two videos for you to look at. In one video, you will see the face open up right at impact. My game has gone from a solid 7 handicap to an 18. My iron game is pretty solid, it’s the tee box that’s ruining my whole round. The guys I play with are 1 and 2 handicaps but can’t seem to get me figured out. So good luck, I hope someone can help me out?

Block Slice 

I need some help guys. This block slice is killing my game and it only happens on the tee box with either driver, three wood or five wood. I uploaded two videos for you to look at. In one video, you will see the face open up right at impact. My game has gone from a solid 7 handicap to an 18. My iron game is pretty solid, it’s the tee box that’s ruining my whole round. The guys I play with are 1 and 2 handicaps but can’t seem to get me figured out. So good luck, I hope someone can help me out?

I've been Playing Golf for: 20 years
My current handicap index or average score is: 18
My typical ball flight is: medium high
The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is: block slice off the tee

[billchao]

@skate21 you need to upload your videos to YouTube and then embed them here.

[skate21]

Thanks Bill. I'm trying that at the moment but having some issues. I will upload as soon as i am able

[skate21]

 

[iacas]

Well, since it starts with a block… what's your grip like?

https://thesandtrap.com/b/playing_tips/filming_your_swing

[skate21]

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Grip is between neutral and strong

[boogielicious]

7 hours ago, skate21 said:

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Grip is between neutral and strong

Can you post of picture of your grip?

[skate21]

 

[Bob Mac]

Do you have a history of hooking the ball?

[skate21]

38 minutes ago, Bob Mac said:

Do you have a history of hooking the ball?

Actually no, my driver used to be a good thing. Then one day, the hole called for a fade which has never been an issue for me and bam, out came this block from no where. Since then, it has gotten worse and now, I do hit low hooks when worried about hitting a block. So now I fight both🙁

[Bob Mac]

There's a few things going on in the swing.

It's pretty going back, a touch inside maybe but not too bad.

But here's your problem ......

At the top of the backswing the clubface is pointing at the sky

That would normally close the face at impact giving you the low left ball flight so when you try not to block, you hit it left.

The downswing is definitely in to out and a bit armsy with a very high follow through.

I would suggest you weaken your left hand a touch so when you try not to block you don't hit it left. 

To stop the block, you need to turn your body more on the downswing which will help square up the swing path through impact.

All in all, a very good swing with a transition that many would kill for.

Hope this helps

[iacas]

When I look at the grip photo from @Bob Mac, it looks too palmy.

[klineka]

9 hours ago, Bob Mac said:

There's a few things going on in the swing.

It's pretty going back, a touch inside maybe but not too bad.

But here's your problem ......

At the top of the backswing the clubface is pointing at the sky

That would normally close the face at impact giving you the low left ball flight so when you try not to block, you hit it left.

I'm not a golf coach, but I dont know if having the clubface pointing at the sky is really that bad of a thing...

[Bob Mac]

Of course you could be right and I could be wrong and if so I apologise