Its possible. Usually see sliders hit fat shots, blocked shots and duck hooks. You might want to see if you have a strong grip, if so your wrists could be tight and this could cause the thin shots. Or when working on getting rid of the slide and start to turn you could possibly be taller, a slider tends to get too close to the ground (this is why the fat shots) so by turning you could be staying taller. I would start by filming your swing, see how much of a slide you have, then start to loosen up your wrists. Watch these tips:
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2 Responses to “Indoor Practice – Curing A Slide”
April 7, 2020
GLENNWISSEI fight a slide. Years of learning to shift still takes its toll. Getting better though. Can a shift cause thin shots?
April 8, 2020
Paul WilsonIts possible. Usually see sliders hit fat shots, blocked shots and duck hooks. You might want to see if you have a strong grip, if so your wrists could be tight and this could cause the thin shots. Or when working on getting rid of the slide and start to turn you could possibly be taller, a slider tends to get too close to the ground (this is why the fat shots) so by turning you could be staying taller. I would start by filming your swing, see how much of a slide you have, then start to loosen up your wrists. Watch these tips:
Student Drills – Lock And Then Touch: https://ignitiongolf.com/drill-lock-then-touch/
Release Angles: https://ignitiongolf.com/downswing-release-angles/