HOW TO STOP TOPPING THE GOLF BALL - 5 EASY TIPS IN UNDER 5 MINUTES
Chris Ryan provides five quick and effective tips to eliminate topped iron shots. He covers the importance of ball position relative to the sternum, stabilizing head movement using an alignment stick, and ensuring proper weight transfer to the lead side at impact. Ryan also demonstrates drills for maintaining arm radius and visualizing the swing's low point ahead of the ball to guarantee clean contact.
Position mid-irons in the center of your heels to align with the bottom of your swing circle.
Minimize lateral head movement in the backswing to keep the swing arc centered over the ball.
Target 70-80% of your weight/pressure on the lead side at the moment of impact.
Maintain straight arms through the hitting zone to prevent 'raising' the clubhead away from the ground.
Focus on striking a point one clubhead width in front of the ball to ensure the low point occurs after contact.