If you're battling slices, pulls, or inconsistent ball flight, there’s a good chance your swing path is coming over the top. The Over-The-Top Drill with AimBox is designed to eliminate that move and retrain your body for a cleaner, more efficient swing. With just one angled indicator and the support base, this drill provides instant feedback and real improvement.
What Causes an Over-the-Top Swing?
An over-the-top move happens when the club travels outside the target line on the downswing—cutting across the ball and leading to slices or pulls. It’s one of the most common swing flaws in amateur golf. This drill visually and physically discourages that path, helping you ingrain the correct motion for a more powerful, in-to-out strike.
What You Need: One Angled Indicator + Support Base
1. Angled Indicator – Your Swing Path Guide
- Set at a 10°–25° angle, vertically from the base.
- Position it so it extends slightly over the ball from the golfer's right side (left side for lefties).
- This forces an in-to-out path and prevents the club from coming over the top.
2. Support Base – Set Your Foundation
- Position the base in the backswing zone relative to your stance.
- Make sure the angled indicator aligns naturally with your intended in-to-out swing path.
- The golf ball should sit just ahead of where the indicator passes over it.
How to Perform the Over-The-Top Drill
Step 1: Setup and Stance
Start with your feet parallel to your target line. Place the ball in the center of your stance (or slightly forward/back based on the club). The clubface should aim directly at your target. Check that the indicator sits just above and outside the path to the ball—where an over-the-top move would intersect it.
Step 2: Backswing and Downswing
- Take the club back on a shallow, inside path beneath the angled indicator.
- Transition into the downswing by rotating your body, not throwing your arms over the top.
- Feel the club dropping inside the indicator line and strike the ball cleanly under it.
If your club hits the angled indicator, you're still coming over the top. If not, you're building the correct in-to-out motion.
Step 3: Use with Any Club—Even Your Putter
While this drill is perfect for full swings with your driver, irons, or wedges, you can also use it during putting practice. By angling the indicator slightly, it creates a stroke path reference to reduce overactive hands or an arcing stroke that pulls putts offline. Consistency starts at setup—and this drill reinforces it from tee to green.
Why This Drill Works
The combination of physical feedback and visual cues makes this drill incredibly effective. Here’s what you’ll gain:
- ✅ Eliminate the over-the-top swing path.
- ✅ Train a proper in-to-out motion for straighter shots.
- ✅ Reduce slices, pulls, and off-target ball flights.
- ✅ Build repeatable, confident swings with any club.
Conclusion
The Over-The-Top Drill is a simple but powerful way to correct one of golf’s most common flaws. Whether you’re struggling with your driver or fine-tuning your irons, this tool gives you the structure and feedback to fix your swing and find the fairway more often. Add it to your routine and start seeing immediate improvements.
Disclaimer: Always ensure you have adequate space to perform this drill safely. Begin with slow, controlled swings and give yourself plenty of room between the clubhead and all indicators. Avoid striking the indicators during your swing to prevent damage to the trainer or personal injury. Use caution and proper technique when training with AimBox.