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How To INSTANTLY Fix An OVER THE TOP Golf Swing - Simple Golf Tips

Matt Fryer Golf

4 golfers recommended it · 2025–2026

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Explainer · Intermediate

Explains how to fix an over-the-top swing, with practice ideas and shallowing.

Why golfers recommend it

  • Good explanation and practice
  • Friar on stopping OTT
  • Two videos for OTT
  • Material to learn shallowing

Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.

4 comments from Reddit

u/Low-Variation-2803 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any ideas on why my shots are fading?”

This video looks like me all the way down to the look of disgust after the shot lol. As others have said it’s the over the top movement. If you slow no starting at 2 seconds you’ll see yourself coming over the top when you start your down swing. It may be more visible if you have the front facing camera view. Here is a good explanation and something to atleast practice. Good luck I’m on the same journey. But …

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u/xx2awsum 2025 · r/golftips · in “Lurking looking for tips.”

You’re very steep (Over the Top) and having to Early Extend so you can hit the ball. You slice if you cut across the ball (over the top) with your clubface open to the path you’re swiping across. The reason you’re now pulling shots left is that your clubface is lined up to the way you’re cutting across. You need to be shallower + more out to in - almost like hitting towards first base in baseball, whereas you’re …

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u/Helpful_Intention_20 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Playing for 6 years, have lost the ability to hit driver”

Fix one thing at a time. Start with the biggest problem which is that your way OOT. You have good hip rotation. Watch these: 1. ▶ this video 2. ▶ this video

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u/ShittyBollox 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Really bad over the top”

▶ this video Matt Friar explains how to stop coming over the top. Your lower body and upper body have no separation which causes the over the top swing and therefore a slice.

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