Outside In swing path

[Eric L]

Hey Mike,
I enjoyed my playing lesson with you yesterday, how ever found it downright embarassing at how i was playing. But then again your a pro and i'm not the worst you've seen. I suppose it was helpful in that you told me i was coming over the top. even my good shots were LESS over the top. I've always heard this and it is a problem i can't seem to get over. But you have taught me that once i solve the problem my game will be more consistant and i will be free to move on to the next problem :-) In the past year since I been with you, on my normal days i've shaved a solid 10 strokes off my game. This makes me happy if not more critical.

I was at the range today trying to correct it. I tried to keep my right elbow tucked in (ass u ming this may help) but it didn't. Is there any kind of simple drill or training method I can try that might put this issue to bed once and for all?????

[Michael Jacobs]

Originally Posted by Eric L

Hey Mike,
I enjoyed my playing lesson with you yesterday, how ever found it downright embarassing at how i was playing. But then again your a pro and i'm not the worst you've seen. I suppose it was helpful in that you told me i was coming over the top. even my good shots were LESS over the top. I've always heard this and it is a problem i can't seem to get over. But you have taught me that once i solve the problem my game will be more consistant and i will be free to move on to the next problem :-) In the past year since I been with you, on my normal days i've shaved a solid 10 strokes off my game. This makes me happy if not more critical.

I was at the range today trying to correct it. I tried to keep my right elbow tucked in (ass u ming this may help) but it didn't. Is there any kind of simple drill or training method I can try that might put this issue to bed once and for all?????

Eric,

Enjoyed working with you as always, and yes the swing sequence on the downswing needs some improving. The 'over the top' movement will not be able to be corrected by arm movements, it is a body pivot issue. By that, I mean that the sequence of body movements is what is causing the problems. The backswing is ok ~ club face is ok ~ but on the downswing your upper body {trunk} reaches peak speed over the hips drastically and this causes the trunk to open up prematurely. When the trunk moves that harshly on the downswing, no right side bend takes place at all. This all creates a severe swing direction to the left and a classic 'over the top' appearance.

To help alleviate this:
The pelvis which is turned closed on the backswing - keep it that turned closed feel move it forward of the trunk. Neck stays back, trunk deflects back & down. The hip (pelvis) movement is the 'key' to upgrade your shots