A fade is a shot in golf where the ball curves slightly from left to right for a right-handed golfer, or from right to left for a left-handed golfer. Here are some general steps to hit a fade:
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Aim slightly left (for right-handed golfers) or slightly right (for left-handed golfers) of your target. This will help account for the curve of the shot.
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Set up with an open stance. This means that your front foot is slightly farther away from the target line than your back foot, and your front shoulder is pointed left (for right-handed golfers) or right (for left-handed golfers) of the target.
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Take a slightly weaker grip on the club. This means that your hands are rotated slightly counterclockwise (for right-handed golfers) or clockwise (for left-handed golfers) on the grip.
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Swing with an outside-in path. This means that your clubhead should approach the ball from outside the target line and then cut across it, imparting the left-to-right spin that creates the fade.
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Finish with a high follow-through. This means that your hands should finish high and to the left (for right-handed golfers) or high and to the right (for left-handed golfers) of your body.
Some additional tips:
- Practice hitting fades on the driving range with different clubs to get a feel for the shot.
- Experiment with different ball positions in your stance to see how they affect the trajectory of your shot.
- Focus on making clean contact with the ball and keeping your head still throughout the swing.
- Use your body rotation to generate power and maintain balance throughout the shot.
- Be patient and persistent, as hitting a consistent fade can take time and practice.