This Drill Has Never Failed To Fix This Really Common Downswing Fault
7 golfers recommended it · ✓ 1 said it fixed their problem · 2023–2025
Drill · Intermediate
A drill for dropping the hands to start the downswing, fixing the over-the-top fault that causes slices.
Why golfers recommend it
- Drill video to fix slice downswing fault
- One of best videos with drills
- Great videos on dropping hands
- Posture first, then OTT
- Pause drop drill fixed OTT
- Right arm unfolds
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
7 comments from Reddit
u/ConstraintStrain 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “tips? been playing for about 3 years”
You look like you might still be going OTT? You fading/slicing? I fixed this with dropping the club more after the pause. Try this drill ▶ this video
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u/That-Brief7329 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Loss of distance”
The swing here has no space for you to start your downswing moving your hands down towards the ground. You hit the top of your back swing and are simply stuck, looks like you are trying to open your right arm to get fake depth which is causing the over the top. It's a hard concept to understand but this is one of the best videos I've found with drills that can make the lightbulb go off real quick: ▶ this video
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u/KoozieGames 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help”
The most common issue, you’re coming over the top. You actually have a good back swing and you initiate your hips before you start your down swing, so what I would suggest is at the top of your back swing, initiate your hips then literally feel like you’re throwing your hands straight down to the floor. Then through your follow through swing towards 2nd base and follow through Here’s some great videos explaining …
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u/ezkimojoe 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Am I early extending?”
This should help. The right arm bends up in the backswing, and then unfolds to your side while keeping it kinda tucked to your side/trail leg. You just open up and fire to the ball while is why you are over the top. ▶ this video
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u/LIV_GGOLF4LIFE 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any tips with my swing please? I've only been playing for about 3 weeks (played 3 rounds of 18) 101 is my lowe”
HAHAHHAHAH. All kidding aside hitting a constant slice is usually two factors swing plane (which is the most important in hitting consistent golf shots) and your club face being open at impact. Work on the drills from the video i posted below. it should straighten out your ball flight and then you can address the club face after. Try working on one fundamental at a time, working on too much can set you back. Good …
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u/GeneZaroothian 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any general swing advice/drills I should work on? ”
Some good things to work with here, generally your takeaway is in a decent spot but you over swing at the top (John Daly type move I would not try to replicate). Additionally you have a classic case of OTT. I’d first focus on your posture, your back should be in a straight line with some rounding towards your upper back. ▶ this video Then once you nailed that, focus on the ▶ this video. In terms of the over …
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u/SensibleTom 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any help? I can’t fix across the line position at the top”
You have to change your thinking of how to start your downswing. There is no overnight solution and It will take hitting a lot of balls (thousands) to get your body used to the motion of starting the downswing down. Get that right elbow tucked into your body when starting the downswing. Start your downswing by bringing your hands straight down (thinking of starting the downswing behind you may help). Watch this …
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