2 Common Downswing Mistakes That Destroy Your Golf Swing

What is the difference between casting in the golf swing and coming over the top in the golf swing? This video discusses casting vs over the top, and gives you some simple fixes for each move.

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Casting vs Over the Top

Casting vs Over the Top: Make Sense of Confusing Advice So You Can Finally Fix Your Golf SwingHas anyone ever told you to stop to casting in your golf swing? Have you heard that coming over the top is a bad thing? Do you have any idea what the difference is between casting vs over the top? If you’re confused, it’s not just you.

“Casting” and “coming over the top” are both errors that occur in the downswing and are all-too-often mentioned interchangeably. While these habits are not same, they do tend to go hand-in-hand. A lot of golfers struggle to differentiate the two.

And when the problem becomes muddied, there’s little chance of finding a clear solution. One of the most important things a golf coach does is create clarity and eliminate confusion. If you’re a little lost on the topic of casting vs. over the top golf swing, I’ve got you covered. I’m going to explain what each term means and give you golf tips for how to fix both of these bad habits.

To put it in the simplest terms, here are each of the golf swing basics:
Coming over the top in the downswing is a directional issue.
Casting in the downswing is a timing issue.

Now, let’s take a closer look at both. What is an Over the Top move in a Golf Swing? The big difference between Casting vs Over the Top is found in the root of the issue. If you’re coming over the top, the root problem is that you’re leading the club in the wrong direction. “Over the top” means your hands, arms, and club are all moving out and across the body, then sweeping back in to the left (if you’re right-handed).