Why You Keep Coming Over the Top (It’s NOT Your Club Path)
Malaska Golf certified instructor Matt Baker breaks down why over-the-top swing paths are usually caused by restricted trail hip turn on the backswing rather than faulty arm movements. He demonstrates the trail foot back drill to help golfers create immediate space and depth, shallowing the club path to eliminate slices.
Restricting your trail knee and hip prevents proper turn, causing steep backswings and an over-the-top downswing path.
Dropping your trail foot back at setup opens up immediate room for your trail hip to clear deep into the backswing.
Practice hitting shots keeping your trail heel planted longer to avoid thrusting your hips out toward the ball.
Keep your feet fairly square at setup rather than flared out to allow hips and knees to function naturally in straight lines.