Your backswing is normally the cause of your ball going in the wrong direction. The process starts with your stance, which should have your legs shoulder-width apart and with your knees slightly bent. Your shoulders should be squared over the ball with your torso slightly tilted forward. Your grip should be secure, but loose enough for wrist movement. Your swing should come back in an arc, bringing the club over head straight and flat, like holding a tray. As you swing back through, keep your eye on the ball and bring the club square to it, continuing through the arc. Any change in position with throw it off. If you stay in stance, relaxed and focused on the ball, this golf instruction for your backswing will keep it on track.