Chris Dennis from Get Good At Golf explains how improper shoulder rotation leads to over-the-top slices and inconsistent iron gapping. He demonstrates a specific shoulder pitch technique—moving the left shoulder toward the right knee—and emphasizes keeping the back to the target during the initial downswing to improve club path.
Avoid flat shoulder turns; the left shoulder should work down toward the right knee in the backswing to maintain posture.
A major cause of 'over-the-top' swings is turning the chest too early in the downswing.
Keep your back toward the target for longer during the transition to allow the arms to drop into the proper slot.
Ensure your grip shows 1.5 to 2 knuckles to prevent an open clubface that leads to slicing.
Use an alignment stick or spare club between your feet to monitor ball position for consistent results.
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