Over the Top

[hen1rik]

Hi lads just wondering if there's any good tips or videos for coming over the top.

[greghutton]

Re: Over the Top

Hi hen1rik

Do you mean videos to prevent / stop coming over the top?

If so, these may help... enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMChGD...eature=related


Coming over the top is one of the most common flaws I see in my Clients games and it very often comes from poor timing and an intent to try and hit the ball from the top of the backswing (trying to hit it to hard). I find a great swing image to watch for transition from backswing to downswing is Darren Clarke's, he's worth watching to get a mental picture of this in practice. Hope it helps you guys.

[BrianW]

Re: Over the Top

This video may help you to drill the correct inside path:

[hen1rik]

Re: Over the Top

Thanks lads for all you're help and its much appreciated.

[mahbo]

Re: Over the Top

Hi hen1rik

Do you mean videos to prevent / stop coming over the top?

If so, these may help... enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kni72MD-y1I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQVFB3L8vDQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORiOoI...mp;feature=fvw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMChGD...eature=related


Coming over the top is one of the most common flaws I see in my Clients games and it very often comes from poor timing and an intent to try and hit the ball from the top of the backswing (trying to hit it to hard). I find a great swing image to watch for transition from backswing to downswing is Darren Clarke's, he's worth watching to get a mental picture of this in practice. Hope it helps you guys.

Hi Greg

SOrry if your last u-tube link was of Darren Clarke. It appeared blank. Was wondering, do you have any links to Darren Clarke's swing, that best show this transition? would be keen to look at it

cheers

mahbo

[hen1rik]

Re: Over the Top

hi lads im trying to upload my video swing via youtube to this site but im getting upload error any ideas?

[avernel]

Re: Over the Top

One thing you can also try, instead of trying your normal grip, use a split grip system. If you are right handed, left hand in normal position and your right hand towards the bottom of the grip.

Have a few practice swings as this will help your swing path thus causing you to go under through your back swing and on your down swing.

The main thing is to keep your swing smooth and make an attempt to make contact with the tee whilst keeping a balanced follow through.

This is a drill I give to my students. They do 5 practice swings, 1 swing using the split grip system. Maybe hit around 20 balls using this system as this will promote muscle memory. Once you feel confident then revert to your normal swing whilst keeping in mind to keep things smooth and relaxed.

Averne Myles
PGTAA Master Teaching Professional

[Golfcoach1]

Re: Over the Top

Don't make it so difficult.
A difficult solution means a difficult implementation and too many things to go wrong.
Simple solution:
1. As you make your back swing observe that when the shaft arrives at belt-height the shaft is parallel to the ground and parallel to the target line. At that point if the shaft was a rifle and the butt of the grip was the mussel, a bullet would just graze the top of your thighs. We call that position of the club the 9 o'clock position.
2. When you make the forward swing the club should return to this position as it then proceeds to the ball.
3. Make slow-motion back swings and observe the club at belt-height, complete the back swing, and then make a forward swing so the club returns through the 9 o'clock position as it proceeds to the ball.

In summary learn your backswing and then make the forward swing along the same direction.

[BrianW]

Re: Over the Top

Coming over the top or swinging outside to inside is probably the commonest swing fault in golf. It's a close run thing with keeping the weight on the back foot but lets look at the OTT problem now.

Common teaching will tell us to push forward with the left hip and drop the hands down to the right hip to get the club into the slot prior to releasing it. This is good advice but many golfers find this hard to achieve.

One reason that many have problems is related to what happens with the right knee and foot. At the transition between the backswing and downswing they push the right knee forwards and outwards towards the ball and immediately lift the right heel off the ground, this pushes the right shoulder and hip outwards and promotes weight to fall backwards onto the right side and the swingpath the come outside the ball.

The right knee needs maintain it's flex in the backswing then push forwards towards the left knee in the transition, the right heel should not lift early, rather the right foot should roll inwards with the heel on the ground and only lift just after impact.

Working on these two things will help you to keep the swingpath inside, and a more consistent ball flight.