laid off

[donkba]

im taking lessons at the minute as i do not like my swing at all. ive only had a few and have been working on a better takeaway, and approaching from the inside on the downswing. the thing is though, what is really pissing me off is the fact that my club points WAY left (right hander) at the top of the backswing and my backswing is sometimes too long and flat. i play with a cut mainly, which is why i have been trying a more inside approach to the ball. does being laid off at the top of the backswing contribute to coming over the top? i know the pro i am with will give me advice on how to correct it, but can anyone give me tips as to how to get the club in a better position at the top

[TMO]

Being laid off at the top is not a problem ... necessarily. Take a look at Woods, Duval, Garcia, McIlroy, etc. and you'll see that the modern swing is laid off at the top. Check your camera angle and if you are still pointed way left of the target then we can talk. I would put a frame online or even a full swing so people can see just how much you are talking about.