Do you want to put an end to those frustrating slices? You might be rolling the face open during your backswing. In this video from our Golf Swing Tips series, we'll share an easy drill to help you fix your clubface position during the backswing and straighten out those shots.
Identify the issue: Rolling the face open
Before we dive into the drill, let's understand the problem at hand. When the clubface rolls open during the backswing, the clubhead gets behind your hands, causing the toe of the club to point in the wrong direction. This can lead to an open clubface on the downswing and result in those dreaded slices.
Introducing the Tennis Racket Drill
To fix this issue, we'll be using a simple drill with a tennis racket. The focus of this drill is to improve the positioning of your arms and the clubface during the backswing.
Grip the tennis racket like a golf club
Hold the tennis racket as you would your golf club, and prepare for the backswing. Pay close attention to the positioning of your arms.
Position your left forearm under your right forearm
When the clubface rolls open, the left forearm tends to get higher than the right forearm. To correct this, consciously position your left forearm underneath your right forearm during the backswing.
Keep the racket face pointing down
During the drill, ensure that the face of the tennis racket points down towards the ground. Avoid having the racket face pointing upwards or to the right.
Transfer the drill to your golf club
Now that you've practiced with the tennis racket, it's time to apply the same technique to your golf club. Grip your club and focus on keeping your left arm under your right arm during the backswing. Check the clubface position – does it match the racket face? Make sure it doesn't roll open like before.
Conclusion:
By practicing this simple tennis racket drill, you can quickly fix your clubface positioning and stop rolling the face open during your golf swing. With a square clubface, you'll see a significant improvement in your ball striking and a reduction in slices. If you found this golf swing tip helpful, don't forget to like, subscribe, and reach out to us for more advice on improving your game!
