3 REASONS YOU COULD BE TOPPING THE GOLF BALL

Chris Ryan shows you 3 of the most common causes of the dreaded top shot with your irons clubs.
If you struggle with thin or topped shots then there is a very good chance it will be downto one of these 3 reasons.
Chris also shows you some drills and fixes to help you rid yourself of this destructive shot.
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[@putzgadol]

Thank you for using the terms," lead" and " trail." As a lefty this makes this excellent lesson easy to understand. From the States.

[@_cohen]

“You often feel embarrassed in front of your friends” every time lol

[@Josh-fz9rh]

I always play my best golf alone 😩

[@BombheadGuitar]

This video was exceptionally helpful! For me it was reason #2, and was very easy to fix once I knew what the problem was. Thanks very much.

[@martinpicker1773]

Chris, you are the best on KZbin, explaining in simple, yet comprehensive ways, the problems all of us amateurs face while trying to play this game we love. Thanks for all you do.

[@danield888]

Can't wait to try these tips out! As soon as the driving ranges open of course lol. Today was my first time out this year and I probably topped 20 shots. It was absolutely maddening!

[@jonwright8236]

thanks Chris, been topping a lot with my new irons, will put your advice into practice tomorrow, many thanks

[@johnschaefer4905]

This video saved me! I went to the driving range today and I was topping everything! Then I looked up how to fix this and used your third tip. I went back and a was doing so much better! I went from topping every other ball to barley ever at all. Thank you!

[@scotta.2967]

Thanks so much for the easy to understand instruction... Been fighting the dreaded topped ball for some time now and I will be trying these fixes ASAP.

[@timking7336]

Chris , Thank you thank you thank you. I was clueless to what I was doing incorrectly. I am so glad someone takes the time to demonstrate in session to the possibilities of why this is happening. Especially the variances as there are different possibilities. Can't want to to work on my errors and share with my wife for her possible toppings. Again ,,,,, Thank you!

[@perthnomad]

This was a lifesaver. Lately, I have been topping the ball on repeat. #2 was my problem. As soon as you demonstrated it everything fell into place. This has improved my consistency greatly.

[@RedKloud1977]

Yes! Squeezing the elbows together... wow, what a game changer!

[@2putt4sure85]

Chris, this is an excellent video and it helped me to stop topping my irons. Today I went to the range and tried squeezing my elbows together, moving my weight forward, and turning my upper body to face the target. It Worked! GREAT DRILL

[@deanpotter6654]

Got myself into a rut of really poor ball striking. These drills got me back to hitting the ball properly again, cheers!

[@ryanalley2446]

Love this video Chris; I cannot wait to take it to the range!

[@sunisa73]

I’ve started topping and even doing air shots when I tee off to the point I’m consistently doing the same shots it’s frustrating and embarrassing and demoralising. I’ve had no idea how to get back to hitting decent tee shots. These tips will now give me a plan to take to the range and hopefully get back enjoying golf again. Thanks for you videos.

[@495JMK]

excellent advise, pushing down at impact made all the difference for keeping my arc intact, thanks man!

[@syafiq8137]

Excellent video, easy to understand and can’t wait to apply it.

[@JamieKill01]

Great video, thank you for the tips. Will definitely be trying them out at the range this week 👍🏼

[@TheMegansdad]

Really like the push the club away concept and how you blend it with the follow through drill. Thanks Chris. Great stuff as usual. Best KZbin golfswing coaching available.

[@lauralockwood1377]

This is really helpful. You explain it all so well. Can’t wait to put this into practice.

[@marky2266]

I think I have been responsible for all 3 of these mistakes and have been having a terrible time with my long range iron shots on the fairway. Will try to correct and practice at the driving range later. Thanks for the info.

[@FenwayJoe7129]

In my case I was playing the ball too much forward in my stance. I moved it back where its supposed to be and now I rarely top it anymore. I am striking my 3 & 5 Woods quite well now. It obviously applies to woods as well. Good advice Chris and right on !!!!!! Great tutorial my friend. Spider Dubiel

[@themassofmen]

This helped me tremendously. I also changed my shoes that had a less thick sole, which I think helped. I particularly concentrated on not swaying back, but turning and kept my iron ball position mostly centre. The tip of squeezing my arms together at impact has straightened my shots from a fade and I am trying to roll my hands over so that the side of my left palm faces the ground at follow through impact.

[@richardwaldron1684]

Thank you, great video. Both #1 and #2 were my issues. After some serious driving range time I've now eliminated my topped shots. Cheers!

[@floridasaltlife]

Best ball topping fix instruction on you tube !! Thanks !!

[@bradshores9617]

Very very good golf lesson, presented exceptionally well

[@thevelointhevale1132]

Brilliant analysis Chris ... cheers!

[@CT77]

Oh my lord! I just started getting into golf and last weekend I must have come over the top of the ball no less than 30 times. Tip number 2 fixed my swing! I was using my trail leg to power my shot causing me to lean back. I went to the range earlier and started leaning into my lead foot and EVERY SINGLE SHOT WENT STRAIGHT without topping a single ball. I can not thank you enough man!

[@hammockmonk]

Squeezing elbows together through impact: great tip. As a lifelong volleyball player I can understand and implement that. Thanks!

[@andymos9]

Very clear explanation, great video

[@theweekendhack]

I've found by doing my golf vlogs and seeing my swing on video, that when I top it, i'm going far out to in, causing me to hit down or chop down at an angle on the ball. Correcting a swing path is the easiest way to stop a top. All and all, excellent video on this hitting issue

[@warrenandyiching]

Superb! I can’t wait to get back out and try out these tips.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks hope it helps 👍👍

[@kevinmurphy8644]

You are an excellent instructor- thank

[@Josh-fz9rh]

Wow I’ve never even considered #2. I absolutely shift my weight to back leg (thanks baseball). Can’t wait to implement this

[@lawrencebogar6136]

Perfect Chris! I suspect that under real pressure my arms may break down causing me the thin that long second shot into the green. It doesn't happen often however once is too much when it turns a 4 into a 6. Thanks for your help!

[@lynnheim3983]

Thanks alot. Gonna try the elbow squeeze. I'm really discouraged. The fairway are also so thin this time of year in the midwest.

[@billpow43]

That was very helpful thank you very much!

[@abbyo21]

Thanks Chris. Straight forward and easy to grasp as usual.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Jim 👍👍

[@rudolfhuber5987]

Thanx a lot. Great video Chris. Especially aspect number 2! ,

[@tonykilgore593]

I need you to come and play a round of golf with me. Lol. I love your teaching strategy. I worked on the draw yesterday from your recent video and it helped a ton. Thanks.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Tony

[@ffnremt2003]

Thank you Chris, you must have a satellite watching me. Thanks for the drills

[@RandomPerson-zx9vv]

The feeling of squeezing elbows together is a great swing thought. Thanks! What about so called "early extension"? I've had that issue from time to time and it causes me to straighten up too much and top the ball. I have to focus on turning my hips, not letting them move towards the ball before impact. It can be an insidious problem, especially for low handicappers.

[@MarkusWenger]

great video for helping to get the right feeling in the swing

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Markus 👍

[@achimbalters645]

Hello Chris, great video as usual. Can you make a video about the sequence in the golf swing, like hips first, then upper body, then arms etc.?

[@pbateman62]

Excellent video, cheers Chris. Had a nightmare round the other day, thinning everything. I’ve been concentrating on loading my trail leg more but I’m obviously leaving all the weight there.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Tom hope it helps 👍

[@pbateman62]

ChrisRyanGolf looking forward to hitting a ball now. Keep up the good work, your videos are quality.

[@pbateman62]

ChrisRyanGolf played today, literally best I have ever struck a golf ball. Shot 84 on a par 70 and my handicap is 21. Thanks again Chris.

[@joylane5560]

This is a great help!

[@joehair4220]

Yes. Thanks. I'm gonna try those tips. In about an hour

[@hughcapetien]

Thank you Chris, I think you solved my problem!

[@chuckdejan2959]

Good stuff. Thanks!

[@bradward9164]

Thx mate.

[@yomamasushi9776]

Just had a horrible day at the range I hope this helps!

[@yyourfacee]

Just had a horrible day at the range an hour ago, looked up videos as soon as I got home 😂

[@matthewgrandison8794]

Chris, great tip as always, I hit fat\top when I am under pressure, I think because I drop down trying to help the ball go up. Do you have a vid on where your hands should be positioned at the top of the golf swing? I find I hit best when my hands are shoulder high, but I hear that they should be between your shoulder and ear.

[@AlanStrong-t4z]

Is there a good drill for keeping the head back when ur trying to transfer weight to the front foot

[@Fmartin1638]

Another excellent video 👊🏽

[@devia1988]

Topped the living daylight out of my shots last game. Came to see this vid of Doctor Ryan. I feel I've got the right medicine to nail the course next time, thanks doc!

[@luckydog-287]

Great lesson! Thank you, so much!

[@seanli2482]

Fantastic! Thanks so much!

[@Michaelkaydee]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@2karencraig]

Great video!!!!!

[@rolfkostka3992]

Excellent

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

Suppose you shifted your weight properly to the left and didn't change arm structure, and the ball is not too far forward, is it possible to top the ball before bottoming out?

[@CTOInformation]

can you do a full swing check point video? thx

[@luckydog-287]

Great stuff ! Thank you!

[@chriskeller3705]

I worked on number 2 and it really helped. I played baseball from age 5-18 so putting weight on my right (trail) leg has always been a habit

[@grumpy-dad3701]

Maybe I am just that shite at golf. Keep going back for more though Looks like forest of Arden - great course

[@Tarsaline94]

Very helpful, now I know what I’m doing

[@jimdevine1608]

I think I may fall into the second category and the tops seem to occur only every few months but in a spate. Damn game!

[@deborahcarr3470]

Great video....quick question... do you keep your wrists tight together as you hit ball? Thank you😀

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hi Deborah, no the wrists should be fluid and loose through the swing

[@deborahcarr3470]

ChrisRyanGolf thank you 😊

[@cloudsrain8753]

yup, Brilliant,thank you Chris.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks 👍

[@lduranceau8046]

I tend to top quite often, especially with the irons. I noticed that in my top of swing position my shoulders have risen to a slightly higher position than they were at address. Then when I shift my weight back to the left, the club face is coming through at impact in a higher position and striking the ball above the equator. Does this make sense? If so, what can I do to prevent raising my shoulders on the backswing?

[@willfly111]

You forgot one that got me the most. Torso angle. My torso angle would change from address to back swing changing the arc of my swing. Just fixed that problem and i never top off again.

[@atxbowlingcoach]

Great video

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks David

[@Phoenix258]

decent video, really struggling with topping at the moment, i'll try these tips next time i'm playing

[@7676ezra]

I worked on hitting up on driver into a net for a week then topped every shot I hit on the course... except for the driver, which was great. I'm normally a good iron and wedge player so was like a nightmare driving into prime position then topping the piss out of a 80 to 120yd. shot from the fairway.

[@onicholls95]

Chris, do you think shaft weight could be a reason as well? Or even a cause of one of these faults?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hey, very unlikely that shaft weight will make big differences to strike. May change a few of the flight characteristics but only by a small amount 👍

[@onicholls95]

ChrisRyanGolf ok thanks for the response 👍🏼

[@ngatatan2597]

You didnt deal with the situation of lifting the body on the down swing... How do you correct that?

[@indridcold4469]

Omg thank you so much it was my balance I was about to panic lol

[@kpreap]

Instructor :You may be doing two of the three Hold my 🍺

[@massomine4150]

So I had an amazing first shot off the 1st on my third ever game. Laid up with 150 to the hole. Got my 7 iron out as I can't hit the distance. Took a nice time to get the shot down, and then, topped it. Chipped on and put. Put it behind me. Next hole par 3 landed on the green nice. The next 12-13 holes I topped almost every iron shot it got in my head badly. Hopefully, I can use these tips and go back to the driving range. Just when you think you've got something down, it goes out the window and back to square one haha

[@jay55shop]

Keep trying.. I top so bad,my right back blade hurts

[@henrysher3771]

Great video, Chris! Very clear explanation. Thanks!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Henry 👍

[@rackum44]

I think another one you can add to this video is if you make a too level of a shoulder turn

[@62.Cowboy]

Great tips for me to pay attention to. I'm pretty sure all three reasons apply to me. You neglected to mention a fourth reason that I'm always topping the ball, however: I SUCK!

[@wildcat8797]

I’m a pretty good player on most days, about a 6 handicap. But the last the rounds I’ve got into topping shots or hit low shitty shots. It’s out of no where

[@4lifeSoccerboi]

Not as good as you but ditto! So I’ve found myself here.

[@elfhermie]

Thanks, Chris! Much appreciated! : )

[@leroyrodgers6089]

What about taking your head up off the ball? I'm not a golf professional but that would also raise the club arc and hit the top of the ball. Surprised it's not here.

[@crazymatthew2010]

i went to the course today with an average set of clubs, no modified length. Im 6'3" and i thought maybe thats why i was topping at least one shot per hole, after watching this I think now I'm in the "Reason 2" category.

[@Engineer_Heathen]

Number 2 describes me perfectly.

[@tadinho6121]

I think there is also another way to top the ball. If you place your ball back in your stance and you top the ball on the way down.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Yes agreed this would be another way 👍

[@christopherkeller6367]

I need to fix this bad… I’m 25 and can’t seem to quit hitting the top of the ball

[@yella953]

I topped so bad I didn't even hit it I just go over the ball probably me leaning back right?

[@pruecarter77]

Not keeping your eyes on the ball. You take your eyes off the ball..you lift your head. You lift your head, you lift you body. You lift you body, you top your shot. Your welcome 97.5% of new golfers. I have watched 107 youtube videos on golf lessons.....and you know what ive found......not one...NOT ONE VIDEO mentions for you to keep your eye on the ball. I simply don't get it.

[@dingleberry9341]

Moe Norman never had an issue with the ball forward...

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Very true, i generally opt for what will help the masses though rather than advocating something that may help 0.1% of golfers 👍

[@mikecarver8770]

One other reason is like me. I suck at golf so I have quit!!!

[@wozza12341]

This is ruining my golf. Close to quitting. Sick of hitting a perfect drive to then top a mid iron and wedge every friggin time.

[@rjd138]

Lol he’s talking about me

[@scottobenhein5614]

Huge help thank you.

[@JohnKostohryz]

A fantastic video! Thank you.

[@dgad87]

Amazing video, thank you!!!