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Here’s What to Practice to Stop Topping the Ball

Topping the ball is a common cause of frustration for new golfers. In this video, LPGA teacher Kathy Nyman shows you easy ways for learning how to make good contact.

The most common reason golfers start topping the ball is their fear of hitting the ground. Another reason is bending the elbows at impact causing the clubhead to strike the top part of the ball.

What to Practice to Stop Topping the Ball:

Practice bouncing the club on the ground to get used to the feel of reaching and hitting the ground
Keep your head centered and bounce the club back and through
Pretend that pine cones, leaves and tees are the ball and hit those while bouncing the club Work on keeping your left arm straight when you take the club back
Turn your shoulders so you are able to keep your arm straight while taking the club back
Concentrate on keeping the left arm straight going back and then back to the ball
Practice this over and over until your club reaches the ground at impact every time.

You don’t need to help the ball up in the air! The face of the club will lift the ball up in the air as long as you do not rise up at impact.

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