STOP YOUR OVERSWING WITH THIS SIMPLE DRILL
Curated PGA Drill by Kerrod Gray Golf
Top of Backswing
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Intermediate
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
Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.
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Step 1
Make slow-motion backswings and stop right where the lead arm is still fairly straight and the trail elbow angle is still supported.
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Step 2
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.
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Step 3
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.
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Step 4
Repeat the rehearsal until you can find that shorter, supported top position at full speed.
What Good Feels Like
Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.
Common Mistake to Avoid
Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.
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