The ONE Move That Instantly Fixes Slices and Hooks

Ashley Knoll explains how to eliminate slices and hooks by managing the 'path gap'—the spatial relationship between the chest and pelvis. By identifying your natural trail-hand grip and using the 6-second Pathfinder routine with an open-hand drill, you can align your swing path for straighter ball striking.

• A slice occurs when the swing path is left and the face is right; a hook is the opposite.
• The 'path gap' should ideally be 4 to 6 inches between the center of the pelvis and the center of the chest.
• Your trail-hand grip (on top, side, or bottom) dictates how much 'path gap' or side bend you need in the downswing.
• Perform three continuous open-hand practice swings immediately before your shot to sequence the hips before the club.
• Returning your trail hand to its starting orientation at impact is the key to a square clubface.

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