Stop Swinging "OVER THE TOP" In Golf

[@peterfinchgolf]

If you don’t want to fall into the Whirlpool of Despair...wallop that like button ❤️

[@simonthorpe6971]

Whirlpool of despair and myriad in the same vlog, loving it

[@tomrichards717]

I can confirm I have walloped the aforementioned like button

[@tylerhall7035]

Any change at all we could get a vid with you speaking in an American accent?! Pretty Please!? Lol!! 🤞🏼🇺🇸👏🏼

[@TimBarnesPolygonPerformance]

Has Matt Fryer liked this?

[@kieranvr8663]

dun bin whalloped it has

[@shorey66]

That comment at 7:07 really hits home. Why don't I listen to my own advice, this is why we love you Pete.

[@Bleda2002]

Sees opening swing..."sweet I have the same swing as finch!"

[@MrnintendoSEGAfan1]

Same here dude! 😂🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@OldBillyBones]

Hey Peter, I just want to say I appreciate the vocabulary! A lot of times, people will try to describe golf positions, tips, etc. in "relatable" terms that just don't communicate the point. "Achieve this position" and stuff like that might feel clunky to say, but I (for one) benefit from the specificity.

[@TheCerberusOfHell]

Oh Pete its like your a gift from the gods and you can read minds this is literally what i was working on yesterday and now you have a video on it! Thank you Sir

[@chrisball9368]

From the top, bring the left hand down to the right pocket (for a right handed golfer).

[@811hlambert]

Great vid as always 👌 you should take a 20 handicapper an do a series an see how much you can get there score down with lessons an on course management in a month. Be cool to see

[@dannyfree1120]

Agreed

[@eoinkelly3195]

Hi Peter, I remember in a previous video you wanted the viewers to think of something to put in the empty square, in your new head quarters. I also remember from another video long ago, when you tested the tiger irons and said something along the lines of “the only people who would buy these, would be the people looking to display them in a glass case in their office” (not the exact quote) My suggestion is to hang the tiger irons in a case above. Reminding you to alway unleash your inner G.O.A.T!

[@lokidecat]

You need to make a playlist of these to watch before a comp, my dude. Seriously good advice and maybe remind yourself. Just do like.. 5-8 of them of your best lessons.. chipping.. driving.. irons.. putting.. and re-watch them the night before/morning of.... It's gold.

[@jacobgallaugher]

Whaaaaaaa?! Literally just looked for a video on this exact thing and watched your simple 3 step video from 5 years ago!

[@scottkruse3887]

Pete's swing looks great ! Really like the instructional videos and look forward to the next match with Rick!!

[@ahmadghanem2414]

Best ever instructions /drill to rid ourselves of that over the top swing . Can’t thank you enough .

[@philallen8272]

I've never heard such a clear definition of the transition before and have been confused by it, so THANK YOU!

[@ianryder111]

Truly amazing how 1 person can show you what to look out for in ten minutes and a guy couldn’t identify in a block of 3 lessons. Maybe it’s a teaching deficiency but Cheers for this video Pete. Really appreciate it. Iv been caught in a whirlpool of despair for 5 years trying to figure it out because more often than not Iv been working on the wrong thing. KZbin itself can often be whirlpool in its on right but this lesson is a simple as it gets. Took the homework to the course today and shot 83 ( my handicap is 15) but strike was so much better and enjoyed my round. Hopefully break 80 this year !

[@kurtcameron2194]

Just what the doc ordered Peter! I'm 21 and athletic build so power isn't an issue but consistency is! I believe its due to coming over the top and the subsequent steep attack angle. I will be working on this drill at home and get to the driving range this week to try it out! All the best Peter, good luck for open qualifying

[@fergy888]

Great video Pete...shooting 59 at weekend..thanks in advance 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@nigelhedley554]

Great video. 5 handicapper that has been plagued with the unmentionable sh**k! Think after your advice, finally think I'm getting somewhere. Many thanks. 👍

[@danielcohen3159]

My pro had me use the "golf box drill" to help correct a 20-year over-the-top move. And it worked! I'm hitting draws and straight shots now. Occasionally the old motor memory takes over and pulls the path left still, but it's happening far less often. Massive increase in distance through the bag. Penetrating ball flight, lower spin, and the floaty spinner that comes up short is a rarity at last. I do tend to get steep sometimes though, even with the path more or less sorted out, which results in some chunks, so I'm working on shallowing the club out and a full rotation. The biggest challenge on the course has been re-learning where to aim, learning the new yardages, and trusting it. Like a lot of low/mid handicappers who slice, I got pretty good at finding target with the old swing, and I knew those iron distances very well, short as they were. But these new problems are excellent ones to have!

[@mtborn773]

Love the humorous comments, benefiting from the tips. Great fun to watch. Thanks!

[@danielfrench2332]

This is literally the best video I've ever seen about golfing technique. Thank you Mr Finch, you're a legend. Also love the comedy moments and the drill, roll on the range asap!!?

[@realgoodnoodles]

Best description of an over the top swing I have seen!

[@fredlist7091]

Such great advice... and SO difficult to follow. The difference between a good golf day and a bad one is that tendency to rush the transition in a misguided effort to "really smash the ball". In my case rushing it often results in a giant divot and a terrible shot. This video is one that's going into the archive for future reference. Thanks Pete.

[@neillhobson4584]

Just got the “keep connected”, “Clubhead parallel with the spine on takeaway”. Now off to find me a wall!! Thanks for the videos Pete, don’t know what I’d do without ya!

[@lifesaver3499]

hi Peter..amazingly explained..could you do a follow up video going into more detail about how the club moves in shallow from waist height..i think we all feel that the club feels funny coming into the ball so flat....like the blade is horizontal not vertical...you could explain whether the wristsgo from horizontal to vertical at impact..cheers

[@uscjd2004]

This is clear, succinct, practical instruction. As a teacher myself, I'd say you've done well. Much appreciated.

[@joshtruman9560]

Love the instructional videos! Nice Sub 70s you are using too. Whirlpool of despair successfully avoided. I can not say my passion was unbridled, but the "like" button was walloped as always.

[@MattiasStanell]

I’ve been following your videos for years. It’s without a doubt my favorite golf channel! Great content, keep up the awesome work!

[@tomcottom]

This is spooky: I had my first lesson for a long time tonight with a new coach and he had me working on this exact thing. We did the wall drill and everything! Great video Pete.

[@franklinfeng1620]

Hey Peter, huge fan of the channel! Could you make a video about eliminating the dreaded “chicken wing”? Much appreciated, keep up the great work!

[@jaybyrne4562]

I've been living in the "washing machine of Woe" lately. It's next door but one to the whirlpool of despair. Separated by the "waterfall of madness". I have however been trying similar moves to this with some success. I might incorporate these too 👍🏻

[@peterlagan6937]

Brilliant lesson. It Really helped me out and stopped the dreaded shank

[@csramsay0314]

For the first time since I’ve started watching your videos...I didn’t watch it all. This is good!! because felt like I didn’t need to! And that’s primarily down to you Pete soo thank you very much. And don’t worry....you still got a like 👍

[@Cockapooandbooks]

Thats exactly what I have been working on, Can't wait for Saturday now. Saturday night, I will be blaming you for everything, but today you are a superhero.....

[@peterfinchgolf]

No worries I’m here for whatever you need 😂

[@reecejones3187]

Perfect video for me! Been battling the over the top for too long! Always get discouraged as when I try to fix it I can’t stop topping it 🤦‍♂️

[@windmillcancersurvivor2568]

This is great instruction! Anytime I can decipher what over the top is in the first place vs the proper relaxed down swing you demonstrate it's a good thing.

[@therodogsa]

This helped a lot. Thank you! All about patience in the transition

[@MattStow]

I don't have an over the top swing but I still found this video so helpful. I'm new to golf and I smashed my hybrids and woods thanks to these techniques. Just wanted to say thanks really great content

[@scottlewis5521]

Tried this and worked on feeling that transition today at the course. Ended up shooting my best round of the year (77) even though I was also working on some new putting mechanics that failed me today. I wasn't able to keep it up during my 2nd round though. It's definitely difficult for me to feel the transition and I also find myself cutting across the ball too much sometimes(I might be rotating my lower body/hips way too fast). I will definitely have to practice the wall drill at home so it feels more natural and try to get some range time in before my next round. As always thanks for the tips!!

[@KrisTaylor303]

Another great vid Pete! Thanks again mate!!!

[@peterfinchgolf]

Thank you for watching ❤️

[@ShinyChamelion]

Man I needed this

[@cstridbeck]

Thank you Peter, a fun and informative video! Now... I am swedish, so I tend to do everything in the quiet, dont want to bother anyone. I buy my clubs at golfbidder, spend way to much money there (thanks to you, Rick and Jon at Golfbidder) but I still have this overswing delux. I thought new clubs would fix that and take me down to scratch golf (currently 4 hcp and struggling hard). So, can you please make a video on how, to an "old dog", can I make my self stop overswinging, get a shorter, smoooooother swing and still gain distance and safety? I would so much love to play "effortless" at scratch. And also; why not throw in som course managementvideo when you at it... Looking forward to GB-challange (I can caddie or just be that screaming fan) I even buy my own tickett! 😁

[@garybrumley3519]

Wonderful video. You give such a clear explanation of shallowing the swing. One tip that I was given when first learning how to play dealt with an inside to out swing path. I was taught to envision the ball being divided into four sections. The object was to strike the ball in the lower right section and to keep the club head going in that direction after impact. That helped me a lot.

[@andrewshimmingolfandkungfu319]

Nice one Pete! I find the step back and then step forward into the ball like a cricket cover drive... helps to drop the club into that position ... it’s impossible to come over the top when you do that!

[@stevebarker3836]

Really useful lesson as the transition is just the issue I have at the moment in not completing my backswing. Slowing it down really does help before starting the downswing.

[@ethanmichaelis4012]

This is exactly what I asked for, and I got exactly what I needed! Can't wait to hit the range

[@Jason89599]

Thank you so much! This is my major issue with my swing. A pro pointed out to me and worked with me a bit, but going back to this video to work on this drill is going to help a ton!

[@steveminla]

Pure gold instruction Mr. Finch! Thanks for sharing your own personal flare with your advice!

[@jamessabbag2167]

Thanks Pete!

[@nickcelano6715]

The majestical usage of your linguistics was utterly awe inspiring 🧐 Hope I lose less golf balls after hearing you. 🏌️🤓

[@peterfinchgolf]

😂

[@sarahchavel7644]

Watched this video after a terrible round (105) then went out and shot a 92. Excellent advice!

[@el_corpse]

I could of done with this video before my round this morning!! 😂

[@GOLFDAYS]

great advice pete

[@darrenmiller001]

Superb video and nice presentation style. Best I’ve seen on the ‘over the top’ challenge. Off to the range……

[@matth8145]

This is what I am doing with my golf coach at the moment, thank you so much you have explained it really well!

[@Brad_Pinhorn]

Perfect timing for this! Just been at the range and my wrist angle is still not great even though my arms shallow out okay (i think?)...to the wall I go 😬

[@tompolkinghorne3264]

Great to watch this Pete, as this is exactly what I’m working on atm, it’s transforming my strike 👍🏻

[@joshberry4813]

Getting close to 400k subs. Congrats Pete

[@golfaddicts2877]

Pete Great drill , I hit the ball well ( I think so ) but never draws , then WOW !!¡!!

[@haydnb2783]

Went for my first lesson since getting back in to golf this week, weirdly this is the exact issue that came out of it 😂

[@GolfingMalky]

Great tip Peter though I may have to do some furniture shifting etc to try that close-to-the-wall drill. I'll give it a go of course - got to avoid the Whirlpool of Despair! Cheers

[@AlokKarnik]

amazing explanation thank you

[@adamallsopp186]

The transition area is my problem. Rush from the top and flip my wrists to compensate resulting in a lovely snap hook. Will give the tip a blast. 👍

[@tonybytheway7543]

Great video Pete. Just watched this again before going to the range and its spot on!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@craigwithchelsea]

Thanks pete. I do struggle with this choping down on the ball. Not getting enough in to out. As the term goes.

[@cammybogle5039]

The vid I have been asking you for for ages 🙌🙌 thank you

[@joedoaks6517]

Excellent video, Pete. Thank you.

[@rhyswhitehead2167]

Great vid, this is going to the range with me. Not sure it's enough for a full video but I'd love to see something on achieving a consistent aim to target. Sometimes I feel I am aiming at target and iam blatantly not.

[@morlanlannaman7301]

"Whirlpool of Despair" well said; its so difficult;

[@kennedygolfhead4356]

Love it. Very easy to follow the instruction.

[@Averyravynwood]

Great video, Pete. I am definitely envious of that awesome studio space you have. I've been working like crazy on exactly this. Favorite drill for the in/out swing is swinging at a middle ball in between two others offset at a diagonal. if I hit the back ball, I'm going over the top.

[@Jangles33]

Great video Pete! I definitely struggle with over-the-top. This drill helps and I try to keep this feeling when playing!

[@gordonmcshannock4610]

Great advice Pete. I have been guilty of going over top but I was told to stop at top and try to tuck my right elbow into my side at start of transition. Seems to help me. Will also try youre technique.

[@christopherduff5329]

Awesome video and drill - Thanks Peter!

[@Qda_15]

Great video. Practical

[@swivvy3037]

Oh go on then, you can have a subscriber too. You can thank Rick for me finding you, to be honest I seen a golf club, cap and beard and thought you was Rick. Complete noob to golf, last time I played was when I tagged along with dad and uncles about ,10 years ago and I scuffed 90% of shots. Looking forward to learning the basics and might give it a go again

[@mickeyward1878]

Great video going to give this a whirl today before I hit 9!

[@rogermickcollison4003]

Awesome advice, thanks Pete

[@joshuafistbump]

This is what I have been missing in my Golfing, I'm what you call a Power slicer, I swing my driver and all uncut bread in a 2km radius is sliced which sends me into the Whirlpool of despair :(. Doing this training exercise hopefully will lose my slice. Mr. Finch You Sir are a Gentleman and a Scholar.

[@carlrichardson9569]

Great video Pete, might have to have this on repeat to get it to sink in!

[@daviddolphin242]

Great content Pete, just what I needed. Keep up the great work 👍

[@randynorwood4566]

Great video! Slow is fast! 🤯

[@adrianscott6005]

Superb and so simple - must try this, does it work for driver as well ?

[@decollem1]

Thanks Pete great tip.

[@redcentre8334]

Nice drill - fully intend to try that tonight 👌Hopefully my grips don’t leave black marks on the walls! On another note - have you replaced your MP20s? 🧐

[@ryanolinger3167]

Nice video Pete!

[@aaronlewis9577]

Brilliant video just what I needed👍

[@dASvtaarahn]

This is a great help. Thank you!

[@davidknight6250]

Great video Peter. Something I’m working on at the moment. Lockdown left me with an OTT movement, that’s proving hard to fix. Will give this drill a try 😎

[@auroraaurora2214]

Awesome video Peter. Loved your explanation of the transition. I will be off to the range to practice this tomorrow. Keep up the great content 👍🏻

[@The_sunday_lout]

Another great vlog Pete, thank you muchly for the great advise. Overtop hit impulse has been an enemy of my swing since forever. Little side note, where did you get that 🧢 I need it in my life!

[@nicouhuman7873]

Starting the downswing straight down is the idea I use to shallow the golf club

[@beno069]

Really struggle with over the top. But find montes no turn cast drill the best. What do you think about this drill Peter Keep up the great content. When will we see you play rick again

[@peterjonsson4874]

Can you pls explain grip presure in to this drill or how hard will i hold on to the club, i understand that how hard you hold makes a big impact on the stroke itself. Thanks for a great channel. Sorry for my bad spelling. Peter the swed

[@dw4421]

Pete, great video! I’ve never realized about this “relaxing the shoulder” part of the transition. I’ve always thought the transition is just going from the top of the backswing to the forward swing. I’m hoping to try this to fix my driver slices

[@tonyhudson1382]

My ball striking has always been good but I started pulling the ball left... Coming over the top...I found that the best fix was that at the top of my back swing I started making my hip turn before transitioning the down swing. This opened my hips and I started getting the ball back on line again.

[@danielcunningham1771]

Love the video.. been really struggling with a slice recently, this should help

[@peterfinchgolf]

Good luck pal

[@marshalkass9944]

It’s almost like you know my game. This is my biggest miss. Thanks Pete!!!

[@carrera12ify]

Great video, but hard to square up the club at impact, the face stays open for me.

[@progrockertom]

Nice video pete. As someone who hits a draw almost every shot (shallow swing, inside to out) i'm struggling to tame it and hit it straighter. Most vids seems to cater for fades/slices - any chance of some tips to stop a 3 off the tee at Reddish Vale? All the danger is left!

[@olson_]

Been working to prevent this for a while, I'm down to 0 in path but cant get to the inside of the ball... Now, I rarely hit a big right miss, but a pull!!