While the right-to-left shot, or draw, can add distance to the right-handed golfer’s drives, a left-to-right shape (fade) is easier to control. And the “power fade” provides ample yardage for players with medium to high clubhead speeds.

Many golf greats have employed the power fade, most notably Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. The shot starts slightly left of target, then gently curves to the right. The power fade flies higher with more backspin than a draw, landing softly with little roll.

Any golfer with a driver swing speed of at least 90 mph should have the power fade in his repertoire. Best of all, the driver’s minimal loft makes the fade much easier to achieve than a draw.

Here’s how to hit the power fade:

• Tee up on the right side of the box.
• Choose a spot in the left center of the fairway and align your body to it.
• Play the ball slightly forward of its normal position with the driver, just in front of the left heel.
• Aim the clubface where you want the ball to finish, like the center of the fairway.
• Make your normal swing.

 Be sure not to open the clubface too much in relation to your body’s alignment, as your intended fade will become a slice.