The Intentional Slice

So you say you want to slice the ball? Not many people really ever express this desire. However, there are times when the only thing that will get you  around that tree or out of trouble is to hit one of those big bananas to the right. Usually any time you intentionally try to hit a slice you end up pulling the ball to the left into further trouble or the other side of the fairway. It gets to be quite frustrating after awhile.

So, to hit the intentional slice or fade, as the professionals refer to it, you first need to change your address position. You should take your normal stance, but with the ball forward. Then aim your body lines to the left or open to the target line. Leave the clubface pointed directly at the target, which in effect, will be open to the address position. Then take your normal swing along the lines of the setup position. This will produce a left to right spin on the shot and that ever impressive intentional slice!