Single-Arm Drop Drill (Stop OTT)
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Over the top | Transition |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
The single-arm swing makes the shoulders stutter, forcing them to hold their 'closed' position longer. This allows the club and arms to naturally drop onto a shallower, inside path, curing the over-the-top move.
How to Perform the Drill
The coach gives no set rep count. Our general guideline: 3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps, then half swings with a ball, adding speed only once the steps feel natural.
Address the ball (do not hit).
Go to the top of your backswing and stop.
Drop your trail hand off and drop it down behind you.
Swing as hard as you can with only your lead hand and arm.
Use as a practice swing before hitting a shot.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill
A slice comes from an open clubface relative to an out-to-in swing path at impact. Fix it by neutralizing a weak grip, adding shoulder tilt at address, and shallowing your downswing so the club approaches from the inside instead of over the top: that squares the face to a path that no longer cuts across the ball.
Coming over the top happens when your shoulders spin open in transition before your arms drop the club into the slot, dragging it across the target line. Stop it by delaying the shoulder turn, letting your arms fall vertically first, and feeling the club approach from inside the ball-to-target line.
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