overswing
verb
over·swing
ˌō-vər-ˈswiŋ 
overswung
ˌō-vər-ˈswəŋ
; overswinging
; overswinging
: to swing a bat or club too hard (as in baseball or golf)
a hitter who knows the ball will jump off the bat if he doesn't overswing.—
Roy Blount, Jr.
Roy Blount, Jr.One of the biggest mistakes players of all experience levels make is overswinging the driver in an attempt to get more distance.—Aaron Wisewell
Aaron WisewellCite this Entry
“Overswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overswing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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