overswing
Americanverb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of overswing
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“But this might be something where, because of the right ankle, he is being more mindful and not trying to overswing or do too much — maybe.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2025
“I’m going to try to be nice and easy and not overswing, so I can not mess up my swing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2024
There was still more than long enough to stop from around 150-160mph, so I throttled back at 110mph to make sure that any reheat overswing wouldn't surprise us.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2017
There's not much you can think about then, but if there's one thing I'd say will help you pull off the shot, it's don't overswing.
From Golf Digest ● Sep. 25, 2017
As he swings, he often mutters to himself the four check points drummed into him long ago by Deacon Palmer: "Firm grip, slow backswing, steady head, watch the overswing."
From Time Magazine Archive
“He is not overswinging and his effort level is much more consistent,” Servais said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 26, 2022
There is a feeling from some scouts that he’s overswinging with two strikes, trying to destroy the ball instead of making quality contact.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2022
Don't get me wrong; I make a good turn, and my arms are extended away from my body—that's a good feeling to have—but the point is, I'm not overswinging.
From Golf Digest ● Dec. 22, 2018
Best hope for the M's is that Texas starts overswinging at all the sub-80 mph stuff.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2011
When the club is held tightly, there will be practically no danger of overswinging; but, as with the drive, the pressure with the palms of the hands may be a little relaxed at the top.
From The Complete Golfer by Harry Vardon
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