Mastering Your Swing: Stop the Slice with Depth

Renowned coach George Gankas demonstrates how to eliminate a slice by creating 'depth' during the backswing. By using a prop on the shoulder line as a guide, golfers learn to pivot more effectively and deliver the club from the inside for a more powerful, square strike.

• Lack of depth in the backswing is a primary cause of the slice because it forces out-to-in compensations.
• Place a guide or alignment stick on the shoulder line to monitor the club's path during the takeaway.
• Aim to get the club coming back from the inside while maintaining a full body turn.
• A proper pivot allows you to swing through the ball without having to consciously manipulate the clubhead.

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