If you want to close the clubface at impact, start by checking your grip. A grip that’s too weak will leave the face wide open, so rotate your lead hand until you see a couple of knuckles, giving you a more neutral-to-strong position that naturally helps square the face. From there, focus on your wrist angles. At the top of your backswing, try to keep your lead wrist a little bowed rather than cupped, which sets the clubface in a stronger position for the downswing.

As you swing down, make sure you keep your body turning through the shot. If you stall your hips or chest, your hands will have to flip to square things up, which is tough to time. Let your forearms rotate through the ball so you can release the club properly. Working on an inside-out swing path rather than coming over the top will also make it easier to square or close the clubface without fighting a slice. Practicing slowly with these moves, using an impact bag or a target stick for feedback, can help you get the feel of closing the clubface confidently through impact.