This is getting complicated...Trying to Fixing a Pull.. Alignment/Swing Path

[snowman0157]

Looking for help with my big swing bugaboo(drills, feels, swing thoughts, etc)...Here is the Story: I a have a problem with my alignment where I consistently set-up with my footline / shoulder line aligned at or to the right of my target, rather than "parallel left" as is considered proper.  From this position, over the years I have developed a swing (over the top move, I think) where I hit a little straight pull or pull/slice that often lands in the vicinity of my target.  My Misses tend to be shots that I 'over pull', so they end up left of my target.  (In general, my best shots fly very straight, not much curvature).

I have been working hard on my alignment, using the alignment sticks, spot aiming, etc.... but am very frustrated that when I am aligned properly ("parallel left"), I create one of three shots.. none of which  are acceptable results....

1. Ball Starts Waaayy Left and flys relatively straight    (I think over the top swing with good release)

2. Ball Starts left then a big cut/slice sometimes lands near target line / sometimes right  (I think, over the top with release held off)

3. Occassionally Ball Starts on line and fades/slices, lands right of target  (I think  more 'on plane'  swing path, but improper release)

Based on this I am thinking I need a good fix for my over the top swing path so I can align properly,  release the club and have the ball start and stay on target line.   Again, I'd appreciate any Ideas from the experts on the forum would.

btw... If I can fix this problem, I can help everyone in my regular group,,,, From my observation, we all aim to the right and make different compensations....I think Martin Hall said it has something to do with Right Eye Dominance......

[Zeph]

First of all I'd like to say that I don't think you should "release" anything. In my opinion, there is and should not be a conscious "release". The clubhead hits the ball with the hands forward because gravity is pulling it down, centripital force is pulling it down and the body doesn't move a whole lot right before impact, allowing the clubhead to catch up.

From your description, an over the top swing path seems to be spot on. It is more common to aim left with this problem so you can pull-fade it, but if you pull it or even pull-hook it a little, I can see why you aim right.

There are so many things that can cause an OTT moves that I really recommend you get your swing on a video. You know of course that the swing path is going from out to in at impact, but the cause can be many things. I'll list up a few common ones, but again, a video would make it a lot easier.

• Taking the club back too deep and looping it over the top
• Taking the club back too steep and looping it over the top
• Weight too far back, body rotating too early
• Upper body moving forward or backward
• High hands at the top and not dropping them into "the slot"
• Too flat swing plane, shoulders throwing the arms out