Chris Ryan demonstrates a comprehensive three-stage process to eliminate the 'over-the-top' swing fault specifically for the driver. He focuses on creating backswing depth through rotation, mastering the transition with a 'pump drill,' and matching the clubface rotation to prevent the ball from pushing right.
Over-the-top is defined by the clubhead crossing a reference line drawn from the clubhead through the trail elbow at delivery.
Depth in the backswing is created by body rotation, not arm lift; insufficient rotation almost guarantees an over-the-top move.
The transition requires a 'bump' of weight to the lead side while allowing the arms to lower before the shoulders rotate hard.
If you fix your path but not your clubface, you will hit shots significantly to the right; the lead arm must rotate correctly through impact.
Post-impact, the three fingers of the lead glove hand should be visible to an observer in front of you.