Help stop the over the top

[Scottwakey]

Hi. Just start playing again after a 4 years out, when I stopped I was playing off 10 but now I'm 18 on a good day. Video myself at the driving range and coming over the top massively. Hitting shots very left of massive slice and hitting chunky shots. Can anyone help please.

 

[Parsaregood]

Why not go and see a pro for a few lessons, don't get why you'd be willing to take strangers advice off a forum but not get a lesson. It would be the best solution for you and probably the least frustrating

 

[Tiger man]

Yes, go get a lesson with a decent pro. Its no good trying to do a swing change with advice off an internet forum from people that have not seen your swing. You tube could give you some specific drills to try if you don't fancy spending any money though.

 

[patricks148]

as the others have said go see a pro

 

[Dannyc]

Used to have same problem a good shot would be a little fade but the bad shot was a massive pull to the left
Had a few lessons got me turning shoulders and hips more

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Mark Crossfield tackled this yesterday

 

[Roops]

Without seeing your swing, it's going to be guesswork. But one of the cuases of over the top, is taking it away too far on the inside, club head is then behind your hands, one of the ways to hit it from there can be an over the top downswing. Brendon de Jong is a little bit over the top (or used to be, looks a bit clamer now). Good to take a look at his swing and notice how it can work if it's controlled. Defo a trip to a Pro is your best bet, but never hurts to understand what's happening.

 

[shortgame]

Headcover drill is a good one.

Place one headcover behind and to the right of the ball

Place a second one in front and to the left of the ball

Swing without hitting the headcovers, promoting an in to out path.

Or visit a Pro 👍👍

 

[bobmac]

Headcover drill is a good one.

Place one headcover behind and to the right of the ball

Place a second one in front and to the left of the ball

Swing without hitting the headcovers, promoting an in to out path.

Or visit a Pro 👍👍

Dam, wish I'd thought of that

 

[Homer]

Just swing it inside

 

[shortgame]

Dam, wish I'd thought of that

It's an old 'un but a good 'un

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Agree with others, get a lesson! But as a quick swing thought tip, work on getting your right shoulder (assuming you are right handed) coming through under your chin.

 

[bobmac]

It's an old 'un but a good 'un

I'm 60 next year

 

[Deleted member 21258]

Dam, wish I'd thought of that

Nice helpful video.

Nice swing, who taught you

 

[Scottwakey]

Think some lessons are in order then. Driving myself crazy watching YouTube videos lol

 

[Parky24]

Golf is a game that can't be taught but can be learnt

 

[bobmac]

Golf is a game that can't be taught but can be learnt

I can teach it

 

[jim8flog]

Golf is a game that can't be taught but can be learnt

It depends upon how good your grammar is.

 

[Parky24]

It depends upon how good your grammar is.

Well done. Brave man behind his keyboard

 

[IanM]

Without the video I am not sure if it is taught or slack...


...back at the golf, one big cause of me swinging "out to in" is taking the club back too far on the inside!!