Controlled Fade

A controlled fade begins with the set-up. Play the ball slightly forward in your stance. Align your feet and body to the left of your target (for right-handers), make your take-away and follow through along the line of your feet. Limit the amount of waist rotation through impact. Amateurs usually overcomplicate the swing two ways, both aligning themselves to far left and further by taking the club back to the outside instead of along the line of their feet. The most common fault here is to cut the finish short and hit a weak slice. Follow through with a complete swing motion along your body line to a full finish. Good luck!

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