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Top at 10:30

15 min 20 reps Difficulty ●●●○○
Goal: Shorten the overswing without losing shoulder turn

How to do it

Record face-on and swing back only until your lead arm reads 10:30 on the clock. Check on video that the shaft doesn't go past horizontal. Once you nail 8 out of 10, hit balls at 80% with that stopping point.

What fault it fixes

Overswing (past parallel at the top)
At the top the shaft goes clearly past horizontal; the lead arm bends and the grip loosens at the end of the backswing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the "Top at 10:30" drill for?

Shorten the overswing without losing shoulder turn

How do you do the "Top at 10:30" drill?

Record face-on and swing back only until your lead arm reads 10:30 on the clock. Check on video that the shaft doesn't go past horizontal. Once you nail 8 out of 10, hit balls at 80% with that stopping point.

How long does the "Top at 10:30" drill take?

About 15 minutes per session, 20 reps.

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