Stop Topping the Ball in Golf: Tips for Crisp Contact #GolfTips #BOOM

Michael Kanev demonstrates the 'drag drill' to help golfers eliminate early extension and stop topping the ball. By focusing on maintaining spine tilt and ensuring the club brushes the grass after impact, players can achieve crisper contact and better shoulder alignment.

• Topping the ball is often caused by 'early extension' where the spine and legs straighten too soon.
• Use the 'drag drill' to feel the sensation of the club head staying low and brushing the grass past the ball.
• Focus on keeping your shoulders tilted down through the impact zone rather than leveling them out.
• Practice hitting low punch shots to reinforce a controlled, stable impact position.

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