Could the reason your driver shots go to the right be your thoracic spine? A range of motion reset method to stop slicing.

"I'm swinging hard, but for some reason the ball goes to the right." "I slice every time and can't get any distance."

Many golfers experience these kinds of problems, but the truth is that the cause is often not their swing technique, but rather the range of motion of their thoracic spine.

This time, we'll explain the real causes of driver shots going to the right (push or slice) and how to improve them immediately.

■ Are the common causes really correct?

It is generally said as follows:

• The clubface is open.

• Outside-in swing path

• The body opens up quickly

Of course, that's not wrong. However, in many cases, these are **results, not causes**.

■ The real cause is "insufficient thoracic spine rotation."

A common characteristic of drivers who tend to hit the ball to the right is insufficient rotation and extension of the thoracic spine (back).

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Why is the thoracic spine important?

In a golf swing

• Backswing → Thoracic spine rotation + extension

• Downswing → Thoracic spine rotation return

That becomes important.

What happens if this part is hard?

The club tends to come in from the outside when compensating with the pelvis and arms, resulting in an open clubface at impact.

The result is a "rightward curve + slice."

■ Self-check (30 seconds)

Please try the following:

1. Sit in a chair

2. Fix the pelvis

3. Rotate only your upper body from side to side.

At this time

• There is a difference between the left and right sides.

• It doesn't even spin in the first place.

• The hips move together

If you have this, you have insufficient range of motion in your thoracic spine.

■ Improvement ①: Thoracic spine rotation reset

manner

1. Sleep on your side (with your knees slightly bent)

2. Stretch both arms forward

3. Slowly open your upper hand behind you.

point

• Keep your hips still.

• Don't hold your breath.

10 times x left and right

■ Improvement ②: Thoracic spine extension exercises

manner

1. Place a rolled-up towel under your back while lying on your back.

2. Place both hands above your head.

3. Slowly arch your back

This is especially essential for people who do desk work.

■ What changes just from this?

When the thoracic vertebrae become mobile

• The top gets deeper

• The transitions become smoother.

• The face returns to square naturally.

As a result , misses to the right decrease, and distance becomes more consistent.

■ For those whose condition still doesn't improve

What's important here is

"Cases where the thoracic spine is not the sole cause."

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• hip joint

• Ankle joint

• cervical vertebrae (neck)

Because these factors are interconnected, there are limits to what you can achieve on your own.

■ Summary

The reason the driver goes to the right is not simply a swing problem.

"Problems with the range of motion of the body"

This is very often the case.

The thoracic spine, in particular, is often overlooked, and simply improving this area can significantly change your swing.

■ For those who are serious about making improvements

At our store

• Range of motion check specifically for golf movements

• Conditioning directly related to your swing

• Individual cause analysis

We are doing this.

If you're someone who says, "No matter what I do, I can't fix my slice," try taking a look at your body first.