Hi all,

I'm really confused what's the real correct position at the top. I know my takeaway is fine (shaft horizontal, pointing backwards along target line, clubhead pointing towards the sky), but from there on right to the top, it seems like there are 1001 variations. I am stuck in my golf swing improvement because I never know which is the real correct position to end up with and how to practice further from there to the downswing and impact. This has been a big stumbling block for my improvement.

Is it possible to find the correct position at the top just by getting the right thumb in the right position? I don't know what easier way to envision if I am at the right position (that includes any rotation of the forearms and the extent and direction of the wrists cock/hinge). I've been practising a lot but not getting any real improvement, in fact my iron shots have become much less consistent because I'm always trying to find the "more correct" position at the top. I will go get some further lessons to get this pinned down, but do appreciate any insights meanwhile.

Thanks!