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How Hit a Fade and a Deliberate Slice
Hitting a slice is usually not a problem for anyone who sucks at golf! However there are times when hitting a deliberate slice is called for.The reason most golfers slice all the time is becaue they don't understand what causes a slice, or what a "straight" or "draw swing" feels like. (see how to hit a hook and a draw) So even if you can hit a big slice with the best of 'em, here is a quick "how to" for when you need the 'Ol Banana Ball.
Set up with the club face pointing at the intended target. Align your feet left of the target in an open stance. (left foot further from the ball than the right for a right handed golfer. Don't go crazy with this, 4 inches or so should do nicely.) If you placed a second club on the ground touching your toes it would point well left of the target.
Now bring the club back "to the outside", along the same line as your feet are aiming. Since the club face will return to it's original position at impact, it will be facing the target as you swing path cuts across the ball along the line of your feet. This causes left to right sidespin to be imparted on the ball. The ball will start out left, and the spin will cause it to slice back toward the target.
Helpful Tips
Try not to overdue the hands on this shot. A too strong grip and turning the hands over hard can close the club face at impact and cause a big pull or even a hook. Since you're already aiming left you don't want this!
Practice this shot at the driving range until you can control it. A good way to work on the amount of fade/slice is to adjust your grip. Turning the hands a little to the left on the shaft at address with slow them down and prevent closing the face. You may not need to do this however, that's why you're practicing it. If your hands aren't all that quick to begin with, or you already have a slice to content with on a daily basis, you're hands are probably not fast enough to square the club. If this is you I'd suggest rotating your hand to the right about 1/4 to 1/2" and see if that doesn't help. The further right you rotate your hands while gripping the club the faster your hands become. (see quick fixes)
Follow the above steps and you should be able to hit this shot. The two adjustements you'll need to fine tune are how much left your feet are aligned and how weak or strong a grip you use. Only practice will tell you what is the right combination for your particular swing.
Always practice hitting at least a few fades, draws, hooks and slices when you hit the driving range. You'll get better a lot faster learning what these shot "feel like".
