No. 20 - Curing the Thin / Top

You're all set for that soaring five wood to the heart of the green, or a towering wedge that drops right by the hole - and what do you get? Your wood runs 50 yards, all along the ground, or the wedge shoots ankle-high straight through the green into the rough behind. The thin or top is a horrible feeling - put a stop to it now!

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1. The thin or topped shot occurs when the leading edge of the club strikes near the equator of the ball. It is caused by:
2. Too much tension in the grip
3. An incorrect address position with the hands behind the ball
4. An incorrect ball position - the ball played too far forward or too far back in the stance

To cure the top or thin:

1. Hold the club firmly but not tight - about 5 on a scale of 1-10
2. At address, get your hands ahead of the ball, with the ball slightly inside your left foot
3. Relax through the swing. Many thin shots come from tension at impact.