Are You Over The Top In Your Golf Swing?
August 28, 2015
‘Over The Top’ Golf Swing Fault
Over The Top is arguably the most common of Swing Faults and is defined as the club moving Over The Top of the swing plane in the down swing usually approaching the ball from an “out to in” path. This is one of the biggest causes of the slice but can also cause a pull if the face is square to the path.
This Swing Fault is usually a sequencing issue where the upper body starts the down swing and moves the club forward above the swing plane. Members can watch a video on this swing fault here.
Common Causes
- An “open” club-face – When the club face is “open” during the back swing, the golfer usually compensates by swinging over the top or (out to in) in an effort to get the ball on target.
- Physical causes – Poor disassociation/ lower body strength and mobility and core strength.
Start Fixing the ‘Over The Top’ Golf Swing Fault
On our website we have many videos and drills showing you how to fix the over top swing fault. To watch them click here.
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I suffer from over the top. Is there any swings aids on the market which can help me please
Hi David. There aren’t that many actually. We use lots of negative feedback and often it is with head covers etc to force a path more to the right. Have you tried that?
My question has nothing to do with the video. I purchased a lesson and am having some problems with loading to V1. I am trying to contact via e-mail but clicking on the e-mail link just searches never…
My question has nothing to do with the video. I purchased a lesson and am having some problems with loading to V1. I am trying to contact via e-mail but clicking on the e-mail link just searches never will load and gives me no e-mail address. I gave up after 47 minutes.. Can someone please tell me how to contact you as I’m in Canada. Thanks
Hi. our email address is info@meandmygolf.com. have you managed to sort it now?
tip for 80 year old golfer when we as old golfer hit down we do not have the strength to follow through sohow do we increase our golf speed
I play golf left handed. My problem at the moment is I feel I am lined up to my target but all my irons are ending up 10 to 20 yards left of target. They are not slicing but going straight left.
Hi Richard. If the ball is not curving at all then your swing path must be too much to the left and the face square to the path. If it is curving slightly then you need to find the best way to square/…
Hi Richard. If the ball is not curving at all then your swing path must be too much to the left and the face square to the path. If it is curving slightly then you need to find the best way to square/close the face. You will find some path fixes in the “under the plane” swing fault. Also see the “early Extension fault as you make be doing this. let us know how you get on.
Thanks
Andy
Hello, I was watching the series on “how to turn your slice into a draw”. I have watched part 1 but having trouble with finding 2,3, and 4. Can’t seem to find it on here
Hi Clay. Thanks for the comment. They are in the video series section of the website. take a look and let me know if you find them ok.
Thanks
Hi
I have a major problem with the takeaway. I don’t know what is the correct way when I hit balls they hook with all clubs. They are weak shots no distance I am now at the point of giving up. I am …
Hi
I have a major problem with the takeaway. I don’t know what is the correct way when I hit balls they hook with all clubs. They are weak shots no distance I am now at the point of giving up. I am 70 play of 9 These problems started 4years ago when I was playing to5 I play 5 times a week spent a fortune on lessons but getting nowhere there is no enjoyment anymore any suggestions I am obsessed with backswing to the point it has destroyed my game
H Jack. Thanks for the comment. That’s a shame that you are struggling with this. What questions do you have about your back swing/ take away?
Hello Andy,
I am extremely new to golf, just started playing this year. I am 19 and I have good swing speed but cannot get the distance i should be getting with all my clubs. It seems they are all …
Hello Andy,
I am extremely new to golf, just started playing this year. I am 19 and I have good swing speed but cannot get the distance i should be getting with all my clubs. It seems they are all 30 or more yards short than what they should. I know it has to be my inconsistency on good contact and maybe some swing plane. I have really dove into your youtube channel but for a new player, there is quite a bit of information. Just wondering if you had any go-to drills to get some consistency on a square face and good contact? Thanks!
Hi Guys.
new to the site and finding it really helpful so far. ive got my grip a lot stronger and bringing it back squarer now but am still coming over the top. ive checked out the drills and seem to…
Hi Guys.
new to the site and finding it really helpful so far. ive got my grip a lot stronger and bringing it back squarer now but am still coming over the top. ive checked out the drills and seem to work on the range but on the course im struggling. whats something i can do to help feel me start the downswing on a lower path to overcome the slice?
Thanks
Hi Brad. Well the first thing is to make sure that the club face isn’t “open”. What we want you to assess is where is your starting direction? If it starts right of target at impact then your club fac…
Hi Brad. Well the first thing is to make sure that the club face isn’t “open”. What we want you to assess is where is your starting direction? If it starts right of target at impact then your club face is the issue. If it starts left then look at some more of our drills in the “over the top” swing fault. Our advice would be to start on the face though. You will see some drills and check points in the “open club face category”. Hope that helps?
Thanks
Andy