How to Properly Correct an Over-the-Top Golf Swing

Correcting an over-the-top golf swing starts with the proper shoulder position. An improper swing makes it more difficult to get the club head in the right position to hit the ball squarely. This results in erratic and uncontrollable shots that may have you spending a lot of time thrashing through the bushes looking for lost balls. Here's how to correct an over-the-top swing.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Start turning your left shoulder slightly downward as you take your club back away from the ball in your back swing. It may help to think of your shoulder being pulled down toward your ball as you turn.

2. Keep your arms in close to your chest as you turn. Imagine that you are holding a magazine under each arm as you make your turn and bring the club back. Maintaining good mechanics will get your club in the proper position almost parallel to the ground behind your head at the top of your swing.

3. Bring your left shoulder down and back. At the top of your back swing, your shoulder should be just below your chin as you're looking at your ball, and your back should be toward your target.

4. Feel the stretch across your back and down the inside of your right leg at the top of your swing. This tells you that you are properly "wound up" like a rubber band or coiled up like a spring.

5. Unwind as you bring the club back down through the ball. Releasing this tension in a smooth, fluid motion provides speed to your swing and allows the club to accelerate through the ball, adding distance to your shot.

6. Finish your shot with your shoulders square and your chest turned toward your target.

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