Transition & DownswingIntermediateFixes: Over the top

The Dropping Drill (Justin Rose Feel)

Drill by Maria Palazzola

The Dropping Drill (Justin Rose Feel) execution specification and feel summary
Target Fault	Focus Area
Over the top	Transition

Video walkthrough by Maria Palazzola · drill starts at 0:34Watch on YouTube ↗

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Disassociates the arm drop from the shoulder spin, 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.

Go to the top of your backswing.
Feel your back stay to the target.
Let your arms 'fall' vertically to waist height without turning shoulders.
Pump this 'drop' motion twice, then swing through.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

Over the top →Slice →Steep downswing

Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill

How to Stop Coming Over the Top

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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