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Hi, Newbie here. wondering if anyone can help? :-)

I'm having real difficult flattening the shaft in my downswing so I'm coming over the top. I have early extension due to the steep shaft and just feel if I can get it on plane I'll get my ball striking where is should be. Been working on this for a long time. Although my issues maybe subtle, I think it's the subtlety that is making it difficult to progress. Here are a couple of videos from last week. I did go to the range today to try with a fuller shoulder turn but still had the same issues, can upload that too if it helps.

Help much appreciated!!

6 iron down the line

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Have you tried getting a steeper shoulder turn? Not necessarily longer but as you get towards the top of your backswing, your shoulders currently flatten out.

With steeper shoulders, you'll find it easier to bring the club down on the inside.

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Thanks for the response!

I have tried a steeper shoulder turn (and something my teacher is always trying to get me to do) but more often than not, end up dumping the club head in the ground behind the ball. I have a swing from a session where I managed a steeper shoulder turn and hit it well, but still managed to attack the ball with the same steep plane.

6 iron down the line - steeper shoulder turn

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I don't see you coming over the top much... maybe a tiny bit but certainly not severely. That said I find the best way to flatten the shaft in the downswing is to focus on getting all the tension out of your arms. You really want the feeling of the arms being passive and "along for the ride."

If anything I'd say it looks like your swing is "all arms." I think you would benefit from a bigger shoulder turn and more active legs.

Just my 2 cents :)

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