Drop the Arms into the SLOT
10 golfers recommended it · ✓ 1 said it fixed their problem · 2023–2025
Drill · Intermediate
Shows how to drop the arms into the slot to start the downswing and cure an over-the-top move.
Why golfers recommend it
- Drop arms to start downswing
- Drop hands before turning
- Pull arms to right pocket
- Ideal move from top
- Feels to try
- Drop hands behind before turning
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
10 comments from Reddit
u/thatguy1934 2024 · r/golftips · in “Dropping the club into the slot”
I ask cause this video got me to the point where im at now. ▶ this video
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u/BrodorNSexGodPod3way 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Suddenly starting having a higher ball flight and losing distance. Any advice/practice drills I should do?”
Exactly what I thought. There’s a slight flip with the wrist but it’s so minor I wouldn’t even bring it up bc I’m not qualified to comment on a swing this solid lol. I really like this video with Kerrod Gray and Baz that mentions the drive the nail feel you’re referencing. ▶ this video My advice would be don’t listen to anyone in this sub tho 😂
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u/TheKingInTheNorth 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “I cannot stop ott”
Quit starting the downswing by moving your hands to the ball. This is 100% what causes people to chop at over the top it like an axe, because it uses the shaft like an axe between the hands at the ball. Watch this to have a feeling to retain: ▶ this video Then this to learn how to do it: ▶ this video
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u/jperns2 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Just had my worst range session to date. Any advice welcome”
Your address, backswing, position at the top of your backswing look pretty good! The biggest issue I see is the first move with your hands on the downswing. The hands go out away from your body and you staff gets very steep. End result is OTT with a little early extension. The first thing your hands should do is drop down—feel like they are going in your back pocket. This video doesn’t highlight your problem, but …
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u/___REDWOOD___ 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Can’t fix my steep move from the top. What are some tips to help me get in the slot. ~15 HCP”
You have a good swing but drop your hands behind you before turning ▶ this video
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u/CHICAG0BEARS 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Am I really steep on the downswing?”
You need to get your arms in the slot and you need to NOT have all your weight on your back foot. ▶ this video \^ Arms in slot video
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u/fyrgoos15 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Am I now to steep? ”
Yes still ott. Your left shoulder initiates the swing which rotates your whole body including arms. Check this one out ▶ this video
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u/BoHung 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Advice on how to stop coming over the top of the ball”
Try to drop your hands before you turn. You are leaving with the hips early, hands are playing catch up. ▶ this video
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u/MasterpieceMain8252 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any advice on improving?”
Yes, don't rotate it at top of backswing. Just pull your arms down to your right pocket. ▶ this video
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u/andmaythefranchise 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Driver trouble that’s been plaguing me for years”
Pretty decent but need to add in an anti-hook move of some kind. Here are some good ones: ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video
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