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Slice

Ball Flight

A shot that spins or veers away to the right (for a right handed player) very severely. This results in a loss on distance and is one of the most common faults in golf.

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Related Terms

Hook

A shot that spins sharply to the left (for a right handed player).

Fade

A slight and controlled spin to the right (for a right hand player). This gives a slightly higher, shorter and softer landing shot than a straight or draw shot.

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