IntermediateFixes: Over the topTransition

The Dropping Drill (Justin Rose Feel)

Drill by Scratch Golf Academy

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Why this drill works

Disassociates the arm drop from the shoulder spin, curing the Over-the-Top move.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Go to the top of your backswing.

  2. 2

    Feel your back stay to the target.

  3. 3

    Let your arms 'fall' vertically to waist height without turning shoulders.

  4. 4

    Pump this 'drop' motion twice, then swing through.

Swing issues this drill addresses

Over the topSliceSteep downswing

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