| An over the top golf swing is one that plagues many, | | | | wouldn't go very far. |
| many players today, and it usually results in a weak | | | | Once you've done this then keep this feeling in mind |
| slice. Fortunately getting rid of this motion isn't all that | | | | and just begin pounding balls, trying to capture that |
| difficult. | | | | same exact feeling as you had when throwing the |
| Don't be eager | | | | ball. |
| One thing that causes this problem is that most | | | | Another tip to get rid of the over the top golf swing |
| players are so eager to hit the ball that they end up | | | | is to just let your arms just fall naturally on the |
| getting their hands ahead of their lower body, which | | | | downswing, which will help you wait for your lower |
| results at them just slapping at the ball and the | | | | body to clear out before the arms come through. |
| outcome is a weak banana slice. | | | | Remember that being overanxious to hit the ball is |
| Use the lower body | | | | what usually causes an over the top swing, so |
| The thing you want to do when playing golf is to | | | | allowing your arms to drop will discourage this. |
| lead with the lower body. This results in more power | | | | Strength and flexibility are key |
| and accuracy and is how to avoid the over the top | | | | Should you still have trouble with this motion, your |
| golf swing; a great way to get the feel for this is to | | | | problem very well could be a lack of strength or |
| just throw a ball to the driving range side armed. | | | | flexibility with your core muscles. If this is the case |
| This is an excellent way to get the feeling of leading | | | | then no amount of practicing will cure your problem |
| with the lower body because you instinctively lead | | | | and you will have to exercise to get stronger and |
| with your lower body to get more power when you | | | | more flexible. Follow these guidelines and your over |
| throw a ball. Just like in golf, if you didn't then the ball | | | | the top golf swing will soon be a thing of the past. |