PHOTO PROVIDED The Vs formed by the thumb and index finger should point to the right shoulder.

Correcting a slice can easily be accomplished by rolling the left hand to the right. But, unfortunately, most golfers neglect to do so due to it being uncomfortable.

Professional and low handicap golfers never place the left thumb directly on top of the grip at the address position, right thumb for the lefthand golfer.

Rolling the hand to the right is the best way to correct a slice (to the left for a left-handed golfer). It may feel awkward at first, but it will correct a slice. When the thumb is placed on the top of the grip, a golfer has a tendency to open the clubface on the takeaway and leave the clubface open at impact.

The top hand should be positioned in such a way that you see one to two knuckles at the address position, creating tension in the wrist area.

It’s that tension that forces the club to close at the impact zone. The tension actually gives you an indication that you are holding the club correctly.

Practice holding a club at home frequently so when you go to the course it will feel normal.

The larger the slice, the more you should roll the top hand at setup. This is how you calibrate your ball flight by rolling the top hand more or less.

Don’t forget to enjoy this great game called golf.

Rick Musselman, a golf author and professional, owns Musselman’s Golf in Williamsport