I am hitting the ball better and longer than I ever have thanks to Tom. But I still occasionally come over the top at the start of the downswing, especially with the driver.
I have employed many different techniques to prevent this, but I think i recently found the one that works best for me. Now at the start of the downswing I slowly bump my hip to the target while keeping my trial shoulder back. The feel is either to keep it where it is, or to move it a bit behind me. When I can do this I am almost guaranteed crispy contact.
I am interested in what others do to prevent the over the top move or do you just do it naturally and never have to worry about it? Thanks in advance for your input.
Hit then long and straight... and keep that trail shoulder back!
Three thoughts that keep me from slicing or coming over the top are: head still, trail arm tucked in, hips toward the target to start the downswing.
My swing thought of the downswing should first be a forward tilt, rather than a rotation. In my version of the bell-ringing comparison, the bell is so heavy that the I can’t merely pull it down with my arms. Instead,I must lean forward and pull on the imaginary rope with my back shoulder as well. Driving down into the ground to gain power then with the lead arm straight and trail elbow bent and close to my side I think of a medieval trebuchet. All while keeping my head still. "Oh so easy for Leonardo"