Drills for an over-the-top swing
10 drills from the PocketCaddie library for an over-the-top swing. Start with the first one.
Lead-Leg Squat Start
Start down by sinking into the lead leg, then push up, to feel the ground help the swing
Pause at the Top
A one-count pause at the top so the ground, not the arms, starts the downswing
Pump Drill
Rehearse the first move down twice, then swing, so the club drops in before you turn
Headcover Under Trail Arm
A headcover under the trail armpit so the body turn, not a flying elbow, moves the club
Headcover Gate
A headcover outside the ball catches an over-the-top path and rewards coming from inside
Swing Out Along the Stick
A ground stick angled a few degrees out gives the club an exit line to trace
Driver Tilt Setup
Set the trail shoulder lower and the chest behind the ball before you swing the driver
Wide Turn: Hands Over Heels
Turns a narrow, steep arm-lift backswing into a wider turn with hands over your heels
Hips Go, Shoulders Stay
Stops the shoulders spinning open from the top so the hips lead and the gap stretches
Side-Arm Throw Feel
A mimed side-arm throw teaches the hips to lead and the arm to come last