Fixing the Over-the-Top Swing Flaw

If you struggle with slicing the golf ball, chances are you’re dealing with one of the most common issues in amateur golf — the Over-the-Top Swing Flaw.

What Does “Over the Top” Mean?

This flaw occurs when you reach the top of your backswing and your first move is dominated by your arms and hands moving away from your body. This steepens your swing path and sends the club out and over — resulting in pulled shots and open club faces.

The result? A swing path that cuts across the ball from the outside, producing a slice.

Understanding the Swing Sequence

To fix this, you need to rewire your downswing sequence. Instead of initiating with your arms, you should be focused on starting the transition from the ground up — with proper body rotation and timing.

How Biofeedback Training Can Help

Using a dynamic biofeedback training program, you can reinforce the correct sequence from P2 (when the club is parallel) to the top of your swing and into P3 (halfway down). The goal is to train the club to stay on the proper path, never getting “out and away.”

By repeating the correct pattern — P2 to top, top to P3 — you help build new muscle memory and develop a more efficient, inside path. When done right, the club shallows, drops behind you, and sets up a powerful, draw-biased strike.

The Bottom Line

If you’re tired of slicing and want to see consistent improvement, start training with proper feedback. Just a few focused sessions a week can dramatically shift your swing direction — and your results.