overswing problem

hi all,

i have been playing golf alot recently and have an overswing problem now this isnt major but i would like to 'correct' it and perform a better controlled swing.
are there any tips on changing my swing to give me more control and how to go about it.

rob

hi rob

Many golfers have a problem with overswinging, or taking too big a backswing. Overswinging is generally thought of in terms of taking the club shaft beyond the point where it is parallel to the ground at the top of the backswing. The pieces and parts may include too big a body turn, a collapsing left arm .cupping or overcocking the wrists, , collapsing or totally straightening the rear leg, a reverse pivot (leaning the spine toward the target with the weight on the forward leg at the top of the swing) and more.

Now, how can we cure or correct an overswing problem? If you check the following areas at the top of the backswing, one-at-a-time, you will discover where the problem occurs and be able to correct it. These things can all be checked by watching yourself swing in a mirror, and certainly a golf pro could help you with this problem. At the top of your backswing check to make sure that

• Both eyes can see the ball
• The spine angle is still relatively vertical from the face-on view, definitely not leaning toward the target
• Your weight is noticeably heavier on your right leg and that your right knee maintains at least some degree of flex - also that the knee has not moved to a position, nor points in a direction, outside the foot
• The left arm (for right-handers) is relatively extended ,rather than collapsed or severely bent at the elbow

hope this is of help to you

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hi all.

If you want to check your position at the top of the backswing , on the course. you can swing with the sun behind you and check the shadow.

thanks aftford
i will try that next time im at the range but im on the verge of getting new clubs so is there any point trying this with my soon to be old set as the feel will probably be different between the clubs.
rob

Hi rob
i would work on it straight away. the longer you leave it , the harder it will be to cure the swing fault, regardless of the club you are using .
good luck mate