What does being laid off cause?

[m10johnson]

I have noticed that at the top of my back swing, my club is rather laid off to the left.

What consequences could this have on my swing? (I do often push my shots to the right by about 10 yards.)

 

[garyinderry]

it causes you to come over the top. ( i think )

 

[Wolfman]

nothing wrong, if it was crossing the target line i would be worried

Left wrist is slightly bowed from i can make out which would explain the shaft angle

back of wrist should be flat at top

 

[One Planer]

First thing I thought when I looked at that picture was Dustin Johnson

Granted not as pronounced as DJ's but still......

 

[m10johnson]

back of wrist should be flat at top

When you say flat, do you when parallel to my arm, or parallel to the floor?

 

[Wolfman]

Flat in line with left arm, not cupped or bowed

 

[JustOne]

Doesn't matter if your wrist is bowed, or cupped, or flat provided it fits your swing pattern, which will then be slightly unorthodox. If it mattered then Dustin Johnson wouldn't be playing.

I don't think your club is laid off there at all, it's just a result of your shoulder plane and your wrist position.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Laid off isn't a problem. Look at Kuchar or Garcia. It is how you deliver the club back to the ball from the top of the backswing

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

..severe skintitude

 

[m10johnson]

Added a video to youtube. Unfortunately due to the light it may be hard to see.

[video=youtube;ijgx2aLipm0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijgx2aLipm0[/video]

 

[drawboy]

What ball shape do you hit? the swing itself is such a personnel thing I wouldn't worry about the top it really is all about how you deliver the club face to the ball

 

[m10johnson]

Small draw, 5 yards, or a 10 yard push to the right.