Right Knee Straightening Causing Over the Top Swing?

[pappy01]

I was curious if you straighten the right knee on the backswing can that cause an over the top move to start the downswing?

[mvmac]

I was curious if you straighten the right knee on the backswing can that cause an over the top move to start the downswing?

Generally no, the right knee releasing some flex helps the hips turn and turn at an angle.

If you're talking about completely straightening then that is something to address. If your hips slide to your right instead of turning (can sometimes "straighten" the rear knee) then yes that can cause you to swing more left.

[pappy01]

I do not think my hips are sliding. Can you give me some reasons why the back leg is straightening on the backswing.

[exgolfpro66]

In my opinion, the back leg is supposed to straighten some.  It is probably the transition that is causing the over the top move...not the right leg.

[mvmac]

I do not think my hips are sliding. Can you give me some reasons why the back leg is straightening on the backswing.

Can you post a swing? Again, the rear leg losing some flex is a good thing.