I fixed the over the top

unomizuno · April 25, 2006

just a little stuck on the inside now

So I've worked for the past year or so to get the inside-out swing figured out.
The occasional over the top swings have practically disappeared.

I broke out the video camera and noticed that my right elbow looks to be tucked into the side a little more than I noticed in the swing sequences of the pros. Divots go straight, unless I 'quit on it' in which case they point to the right.

I like the swing speed I'm generating and the predictable ball flights, especially in the wind, and don't want to decrease my 'x-factor' to fix it.

My first guess is to raise my swing plane in the back swing...let the elbow fly just a little more?

It's probably time for a lesson, but I just had to ask.

unomizuno · April 25, 2006

OK...I realize it's a relatively minor problem.

But I had to try.

Cheers!

:)

CRutherford · April 25, 2006

I'm no instructor, but I have the same problem. To the point of heel impact sometimes. But one thing I would encourage is that if it becomes a big problem, or one that gives you the slightest decrease in confidence, see a professional about it.

unomizuno · April 25, 2006

I guess I'm just being nitpicky.

My friends say 'don't mess with it, just use it' but I can't help but to keep tweaking.

unomizuno · April 26, 2006

over at 4gea.com I received a good tip...a member guessed right that my upper arms were setup too far to the sides of my chest. I am now working on getting my arms set up more towards the front of my chest. Though not an easy change for me, I can see the difference when everything works right.