Paul,

I have a few tips to smooth the top out. The one thing to remember, on the backswing the upper body coils the lower body into position The lower body uncoils the upper body in the downswing.

The thing I see over and over is an improper pivot. If you are a slider (sliding the left hip past laterally straight on the downswing) you have also changed point in which the clubhead will contact the ball. A compensating move in your swing has probably happened. If you could post a video, I could probably trace it back to your setup or takeaway. About 75% of problems can be cured there. The other 25% is the transition from back to through swing. I have a very good program called cSwing that helps me analyze swings. I am presently rebuilding my computer and will have the tool loaded shortly.

TIP: Seeing your swing yourself on the range will speed your progress. In the US at auto part stores they stock convex mirrors. Get the largest one you can and see your self. Draw a maker line on the mirror down the center. Put the ball on that mark when taking your stance. Ensure your head doesn't pass the line before impact. This will not only help your sliding, your transition will smooth out. You will start to feel your shoulders rotate.

TIP 2: Place a golfball under your right foot and swing. This will help you get in the correct position on the downswing. Remember right toe down, and show your spikes at the finish.

Golfbald

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