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Transition

The change of direction from backswing to downswing.

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A rushed or upper-body-led transition is one of the most common sources of an over-the-top move.

More swing mechanics terms

Address

The setup position a golfer takes before starting the swing.

Takeaway

The first foot or two of the backswing, as the club first moves away from the ball.

Backswing

The motion from address to the top, where the club is loaded before the downswing.

Top of the Backswing

The highest, furthest point of the backswing, right before the downswing begins.

Downswing

The motion from the top of the backswing down through impact.

Impact

The moment the clubface actually contacts the ball, where clubface angle, path, and attack angle all come together to decide the shot.