Which would you prefer: to have four over par on your scorecard, or hear a shout of “Fore!”? The answer is obvious. Golfers undoubtedly want their score to improve over previous rounds of play. But the reality is that if you’ve been slicing the ball in previous rounds, you’ll probably continue to do it unless you take corrective measures. But, you can get better, provided you figure out what is causing you to slice the ball in the first place.

To figure out the cause of your slice, it’s important to analyze your alignment with the ball. The first thing to remember is relaxation. Most slices occur as a result of overcompensation of your drive. They also tend to happen from the tee. The best way to evaluate they way you are slicing the ball is to align your clubface with the ball. The rounded bottom of the club is designed to drive the ball as forcefully as possible.

Because the clubface is designed specifically with this rounded spot, it’s important to ensure that the ball is properly aligned. You have the best chance of correcting your game if you play with a friend that can analyze the placement of your swing as you hit the ball. This is crucial unless you are able to go to a pro golf shop or driving range with the proper technology to analyze your swing and give you feedback about your mistakes.

In order to gain any distance with your drive, it’s important to hit it squarely down the fairway. You can make some contact with a driving range, but if you are swinging incorrectly all through the course your performance will only get worse. Make sure to maintain a solid stance; if you lift your leg baseball-style, you’ll be thrown off balance.

There’s an age-old strategy that many golfers don’t know. This strategy says that you should start by juicing the distance out of the ball in your drive, so that you end with your short game and save par. People who can blast a ball down the fairway are at a significant advantage over those that spend copious amounts of time in the woods searching for lost balls.

The best method to hit a straight ball is to drive it while on your knees. Now I know it sounds silly but if you have ever tried it then you know that it’s virtually impossible for you to lift one knee off the ground while you hit the ball. Your arms are straighter and you are close enough to the ball you can feel the fluid motion it takes.

If you try this a few times, you will know what a proper swing feels like. Your body should not twist and aim your ball in any direction but straight down the fairway. You can practice the same movement while standing on your feet.

Once you find out the steps to keep your ball within the fairway, you will keep hitting it there every time. You will not be able to hit two hundred yard drives on your knees but you are not supposed to drive like this all the time. Have a friend help you with your aim and remember never to look up too soon because all you will see is a bad shot.

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