Standing too close to the ball will lead to hooks, slices and topping of the ball. Standing too far from the ball is not an option either. Practice enough and you will figure out what is the correct distance from the ball you should be.
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It is better to stand tall in the golf swing for most golfers because it is easier to turn through the shots and easier to turn in the backswing.
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Swinging over the top of the golf ball is common for average golfers. The problem is the upper body is tensed up because you are trying to explode the swing through impact on the downswing. The club is swung outside of the intended swing plane at a steep angle with your arms pushing away from your body and the club approaches the ball from the top, outside in. Swinging from the top will usually cause a big slice.
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A weak grip is when your hands are pointed more towards your lead shoulder or the V created between your thumb and index points more towards your lead shoulder. If you have an incorrect weak grip, you cannot close the clubface during the downswing and this will add side spin to the ball resulting in a slice. Adversely, a stronger grip can lead more towards hooking the ball. To straighten out your shot, experiment by rotating your grip until you can hit the ball straight.
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