How to Come Inside on the Golf Swing

Any golfer who has suffered the frustration of continually slicing the ball will recognize coming inside on a golf swing as a remedial technique that can result in straighter, longer shots. Slicing is caused when the face of the golf club moves across the ball in an outwards trajectory at the point of contact. This puts unwanted spin on the ball and ultimately sends it wide of the intended target. By coming inside on yourswing, the club face is more likely to hit the ball square and produce a much straighter shot.

Things You'll Need

  • Bucket of range balls
  • Selection of golf clubs
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Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase a bucket of balls at the driving range and take a selection of clubs with you. Be sure to take at least one distance club such as a 3-wood. Most sliced shots are tee shots by golfers who lose bodily position by trying to force the ball. Remember that the swing has nothing to do with hitting the ball. Instead, it is the effective movement of the club head across the correct trajectory. Contact with the ball is purely incidental.

    • 2

      Position a ball on the tee and approach the ball normally. Allow for a slight bend in your knees and ensure that your shoulders are completely relaxed. If you are a right-handed player, drop your right shoulder down slightly to achieve a balanced stance that promotes natural power. If you're a lefty, do the same with your left shoulder.

    • 3

      Run through the backswing several times. As you reach the top of your swing, turn your head very slightly to the right but maintain eye contact with the right-hand side of the ball with the left eye. Come down with the club, allowing the left eye to naturally stay in contact with the ball. This will encourage an inside-out trajectory that stops the club from swinging directly over the top of the target line. Practice the movement several times. Reverse the procedure if you are left-handed.

    • 4

      Hit several balls from the tee using this method, taking time to perform at least three practice swings before taking each shot. The slight change in head position should produce a straighter shot. Work through several different clubs to establish a feel for the adjusted swing, but don't be alarmed if there are still examples of draw on each shot.