STOP 'Hitting from the Top' FOREVER [Simple Golf Swing Thought]

The root of the OVER THE TOP PROBLEM is that you are consciously HITTING FROM THE TOP of the golf swing. Instead of hitting from the top, try hitting from the bottom of the swing. Top shows you how a little bit of PATIENCE goes a long way in helping you make your best contact.

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[christophersmith]

I've been struggling with over the top for a while ...I've watched lots of videos try to cure it. And this video has showed me the light ..I like his way of approaching the swing fault . Good job..

[ftrent]

Dude I found this swing, as you describe it with hands falling, one day and lost it the next day. It was a "mistake" in my normal swing and I was about to abort the whole thing when I turned back to address and my hands catapulted through the impact zone and I effortlesly hit the ball about 25 yards further than an 8 iron had ever carried before. The whole swing was automatic, and by the time I left the range I had applied it to every club with the same success... the longer the club, the more distance I gained. It took some adjusting, but eventually I was hitting driver about 50-60 yards beyond my normal swing, and I felt I had more in the tank if I could better mechanize the release (for lack of a better term). Anyway, that was 4 years ago and I have been going insane ever since that day trying to figure it out again. You are the first person who has described it the way I remember it. It was much more than just a golf swing. EDITED to add that I was hitting every shot with unbelievable accuracy. My hands followed every shot down the fairway. Everything made sense. Now I know that "over the top", "inside to out" etc. all mean something other than I originally thought. Still can't reproduce the swing.

[golfdoc]

Tom, you have crystallized in a few words the problem of 99% of recreational golfers. Don’t have to worry so much about a lot of things. Just hit from the bottom. Works great for short pitches too. The ball goes higher and lands softer. Brilliant!

[kidssport]

This is the absolute single most important concept. You do this and it fixes almost every other problem

[allenburdett]

the s&t system appealed to me early on because of the weight forward and the resulting repeatable bottom of the swing and clean hits. i was left with the problem of over the top. after some considerable time and one of your tips i realized that furik's funky swing had the answer, namely the gravity loop near the top. so i started to relax the drop/loop and with the forward hip shift found the beauty of the rocket ball right down the range.
i cannot tell you how greatful i am ! at 78 its a little late, but i am delighted.

[MP-cxrh]

Ok Saguto...i will start from the beginning. Started playing golf 25yrs ago, self taught so of course it took some time. 2yrs in shot 78. Learned how to hit a draw with this technique. 3yrs later caught the duck hook syndrome. Could not fix so stopped playing 1yr. Went back still had the hooks. Stopped playing 3months went back a taught myself how to hit fade. Played periodically for 15yrs best score 76. Stopped playing because i couldn't score any better. Started playing again 2yrs ago. Best score 85...struggled to stay intrested. Found your video and applied technique. Shot 86 yesterday with two tripples. This is a very good sign...i only started using your technique 3 rounds ago. I will do a little driving range work im sure will help...especially with longer irons and fair way woods. Excited about the game again. I appriciate your approach in lesson...focused on the big picture...not to many dam details to think about. Everything is longer and more consistent.

[brettjones]

Wow! I’ve been videoing my swing and I’ve tried SO many different things to fix it being incredibly over the top, And this thought process literally cured it in one swing! Can’t wait to use this on the course. Thank you!!!!

[oscarbevz]

Tom, this is the MOST SINGLE IMPORTANT MOVE EVER FOR ME...to help me hit straight(er)...I've been hitting from the top so long...just ducked out to the shed with simulator...and hit a quick fire 20 balls...pow, pow, pow...every one of these balls straight bounced back towards my feet...damn you're good...Thanks from Australia...

[tracyours]

THANK YOU TOM !!! I know this video is three years old but I just watched it and OMG! It has helped me so much! I could not figure out why I was coming over the top. I really appreciate your videos! You’re awesome! Rock on Tom!

[fopecfv]

This video literally changed my life. I've hit 100+ balls a day for 2 years. Watched every video on earth about how to not come over the top. None worked. Tom's description of the level plane vs angled plane and hitting from a new hitting point hip high and not from the top fixed my problem IMMEDIATELY. Genius.

[kemahpit]

This dude is amazing! We need to get him on The Golf Channel! This is what real and good coaching is!

[gregsandiego]

I've read a lot of tips for over the top. This one worked for me. Thank you!

[stevedriscoll]

It's weird how long I've been playing golf and I'd say I may have hit over 50 percent of my shots this way. In recent years my swing has gotten much better and have had runs where i am hitting it as good as my body will allow. But I keep needing to hear these fundamentals. Thanks TS, you rock!

[dukahn]

Plying guitar with golf club. So great!! Thanks for the lesson today!!

[wombatfeeder]

I just found your channel and I like how you dumb it down for us rock head golfers. Keep rockin!

[ldmcm]

I just gotta tell you. I sent you a note last week regarding how I liked you approach to teaching. I took it to the course today and shot 83. Best in years.

[cecilboyd]

You are absolutely nuts... and I love it! My buddy and I watch and use your techniques all the time!

[stuartsummers]

I love the video and completely understood your idea. My best golf has been using this without knowing, I would shorten my backswing for better accuracy and start getting equal if not more distance.
I think instructors can’t often understand the average golfers lack of mobility in mid back and shoulders, this really helps if your tight in those areas.

[justinlanger]

Love these vids he manages to maintain my concentration easily and picked up great tip. Thanks from New Zealand.

[jaycooper]

I’ve recommended all my golfer friends to your channel. Keep doing what you do