Pizza Slice — Golf Drill

The 'Pizza Slice' golf drill is a fundamental swing correction technique designed to fix an over-the-top movement and an open clubface at impact. Specifically tailored for high-handicap golfers and those struggling with a persistent slice, this concept focuses on the orientation of the lead and trail hands during the transition. By mastering the 'pizza tray' hand position, players can ensure the club stays on a shallow plane, solving the common problem of the 'banana ball' that loses distance an

How long does it take to see results with the Pizza Slice drill?

Most golfers feel a change in contact immediately, but it typically takes 2-3 focused range sessions (about 100 balls each) to move the 'feel' into your subconscious [downswing](/learn/downswing).

Can I practice the Pizza Tray position at home without a club?

Absolutely. You can use a literal dinner plate or just your hand to mimic the 'tray' position while standing in front of a mirror to check your wrist angles.

What if I start hitting the ball too far to the left (a hook)?

This means you've successfully fixed the slice! If it becomes a hook, slightly neutralize your grip or ensure your body is rotating through the shot rather than just using your hands.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the pizza slice drill, each linked at the second they start.

  1. Bob Menzies Golf: QUESTION Your Golf Swing To Shallow Your Downswing?! (from 0:10). Visualizes the angle between the shaft plane and shoulder plane at the top of the backswing to help golfers drop the club onto a shallower downswing path.
  2. Bob Menzies Golf: QUESTION Your Golf Swing: Make Sure To Shallow Your Downswing (from 0:10). A visual concept that uses the triangular space between the shaft plane and shoulder plane to help golfers deliver the club on a shallow path from the inside.

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