Shorter Supported Top Position Drill (Overswing)
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Overswing | Top of Backswing |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
An overswing is usually caused by the lead arm continuing to travel and the trail elbow angle collapsing past where the shoulder turn stops; rehearsing a shorter, supported top position retrains the arms to stop when the body turn stops instead of continuing on their own.
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.
Make slow-motion backswings and stop right where the lead arm is still fairly straight and the trail elbow angle is still supported.
Feel the lead arm land softly at that point rather than continuing to travel past it, which is what lets the swing go past parallel.
Notice that letting the trail elbow lose its angle by straightening or flying is what allows the extra length and overswing to creep in: keep it folded.
Repeat the rehearsal until you can find that shorter, supported top position at full speed.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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