Having mastered this push and pull action in playing golf, you should know that you are able to maintain control over exactly what the golf ball does by properly setting it into one of three golf club positions. These three positions into which the golf club can be cocked or set will produce three separate results.

1.    You can curve the golf ball to the right-known as the fade or slice
2.    You can curve the golf ball to the left-known as the pull or hook
3.    You can drive the golf ball perfectly straight. Regardless of if the golf ball hooks to the left, flies absolutely straight or slices to the right completely is dependent upon the positioning of the golf club upon impact.

Three Positions in Setting Golf Club:

By using your hands at the outset of the back-swing it’s totally possible to cock or set the golf club into a certain position in which it’s going to be in the desired position upon impact. The position into which you set the golf club on the back swing will determine precisely what the position of the golf club is going to be at impact with the golf ball. The 3 positions into which you’ll want to set the golf club are:

1.    The open position. This position will make a slice. The face of the golf club needs to be turned towards the sky while the shaft of the golf club should be tilted toward the outside of the line of flight; moved away from the right toe. Any time you need a high flying shot that will stop just short of landing, the open face golf technique needs to be used. A word of caution; nevertheless, if the position is simply too open it will resolve in a curve or slice to the right. It’s also possible to use the open position to play shots out of deep sand traps.

2.    The closed position. which will deliver a hook. In this particular position the face of the club will turned towards the ground while the shaft will be tilted toward the inside of the line of flight toward the right toe. You can use the closed face technique for playing low shots that will run. Beware; however, that if the position is overly exaggerated, it’ll result in a curve to the left.

3.    The square position. This position will produce straight flying shots. In this position, the face3 of the club will be kept square to the line of the shot. Remember, it’s always best to keep the shaft of the golf club tilted somewhat to the inside of the line of the shot to be able to offset an inward pull of the left side as the golf club is brought through the golf ball.