Stop Coming Over The Top! 2 Drills To Fix Your Downswing & Slice

Here are 2 drills to get rid of the "over the top" move in your golf swing.

If you're slicing the ball, you may be too "upper body orientated" with your swing, which is one of the things that causes you to come over the top.

In this video, Performance Golf Zone Instructor Bob Kramer shows us 2 drills for fixing the over the top move, and getting your swing plane back in line.

The first drill is a "pump drill" you can use to feel the correct movement in your shoulders, which will help you stop coming over the top of the ball.

The second drill uses a simple rod, a piece of string, and two tees. Watch the video to see how it's done!

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[Ballerrob]

This is my old basketball coach. He has since passed away. One of the best men I’ve ever met. Rip

[niallmcconkey]

Great tip. Started shanking the ball recently due coming OTT, as I now understand. Just been to the range and lowering the right shoulder fixed OTT and the shanks immediately. Thank you!

[Hittingitsolid]

Well explained Bob, such a common problem is over the top. These drills work great and will fix the issue super fast. Cheers

[kenpaveley]

Thanks for this - Had lesson yesterday in relation to this and these are great drills ! 😎👍
Ken, London

[MrSibate]

Thank you very much for sharing this. Going to be trying this out asap

[NativeSonDC]

The 2nd drill in particular is something I've used and it works great. Provides instant feedback and you'll do anything to avoid hitting that damn stick.

[OZIPUG]

Just what I've been looking for, thank you.
I recorded my swing for the first time and i noticed i come over the top badly lol.
I was slicing and pulling and only done good shots when i was concentrating on getting my hands correct st impact, these drills should help me drastically, thank you.

[chrisogden]

Excellent video I can not wait to get my butt the range tmoz to try

[KeithTompkins]

I've tried both these drills, excellent. If you can get under the stick you will be on an inside path and keeping that right shoulder down and back. Really enjoy all your tip videos excellent and I belong to Top Speed Golf and Rotary Swing systems online.

[DASHful]

when i am having trouble with coming over the top, i swing an axe. if that doesn't work i just simply direct the blow towards my clubs

[adolfozayas]

great drills. question an alternative if i only have access to mat ranges and not grass?

[frayedends]

The swing swings itself if you are relaxed at the top of the swing....arms drop when you shift your weight toward the target....

[henryalderfer]

You can also make a swing trainer with 1/2 pvc and a swim noodle.

[steventyers]

On the downswing, 9 oclock, John Dalys (and most other golfers with natural talent) right hand palm is facing the sky, the perfect laid off position. I think theres a lot of conjecture about how to get into this position without actually explaining where you need to be. If you put your hands in this position and swing, you can see that its impossible to come over the top and your right elbow sits perfectly. cheers

[slatt]

My goodness this is so old, Hogan explained and demonstrated this over the top years and years ago (look up the video) People still don't understand this? Don't use thought of keeping back to target since this does not work, and this is not what happens anyway; all you need to do is be aware of the right, or trail, shoulder staying low and working down not around.

[JCBEATZZ]

I find it funny that every golf video encourages people to get stuck with the club behind them..

[DunnGolfing]

I find if I hold the club in my mouth no more OTT 🤪🤪🤪👍🤪

[cookwithmr_jang]

Back swing too much and i do not think this is a good tip anyway

[LandonAshworthDirects]

the only reason you come over the top is because you open your club face on the backswing.. fix your backswing club face -- you'll fix your downswing. you're welcome