WOW. -- FINISH SWIVEL -- HUGE!!!

If I may be so bold, if the finish swivel is the key to compression, the finish swivel with the feel of a geometrically flat left wrist is the key to ball control.

Thanks for continually bringing these wonderful posts to the forefront. It never gets old or stale!

Kevin

Glad to be of service. :golf:

Mopping Up Operation
 

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Yoda:

Last Friday I made one of my infrequent trips to The Arena -- the golf course (not the practice grounds) -- and was rewarded with the finest Driving round of my life. I missed only one fairway -- just to the right on the 12th -- and that by only two feet in the first cut. The rest were carbon copies of each other: Long and dead at my target.

My only swing thought?

Drag the wet mop through Impact.

Interestingly, I've practiced my long game very little these past few months. Instead, I've spent countless hours in the short game area, hitting all manner of chips, pitches and bunker shots. Thousands of them, seeking on every shot that heavy feel of wet mop dragging through Impact and the wonderful Compression and Sound that results.

As an assist, I have stationed a mop on my back patio that I have to pass each day on my way to feed the fish. This is making use of the Theory of Accessibility: If it's in sight and convenient, you'll use it. If it's not, you probably won't. Rarely do I pass that mop that I don't stick it into the pool to wet it down and then plop it onto the patio. I then spend a couple of minutes s-l-o-w-l-y dragging it a few times through Impact, the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position). And every now and then I'll include a Finish Swivel. I grip down so that the mop handle runs up almost the full length of my left forearm.

I focus on the heavy feel as I drag it through. It's much more the heavy feel of Clubhead Lag Pressure (The Secret) than the broom I often see recommended, and I love to see those wet, heavy, trailing mop tentacles tracing a straight line through Impact. I love the Drag the mop puts on my leading Flat Left Wrist and the Pressure against my Right Forefinger Pressure Point that seems to extend all the way up into my leading Right Forearm.

I have also stationed an Impact Bag and Club directly by the door from the garage into the house. Going and coming, rarely do I pass that bag without enjoying a minute or two of conditioning drills. Centrifugal Left Arm and Club Throw-out by the Pivot (Swinging) and Muscular Right Arm and Club Drive-Out from the Shoulder (Hitting). Arms separate, then Arms together. Shoot that Club into the bag; Hold it there for a few moments with your originating Thrust; then Rest. Thank you, Ben Doyle: "Shoot. Hold. Rest."

Reading about these practice techniques won't make much of a difference in your Game. You must do them. And if you do, you may find that they are the bridge to your next level. You may not be able to buy a Golf Swing, but you can buy a mop, wet it down and spend a couple of minutes or so a day s-l-o-w-l-y dragging it through Impact. If you don't want to spring for a mop, hook a wet towel around the hosel for the same effect. And put an Impact Bag and Club by your entry door and spend another couple of minutes using your leading Hands to bury the Clubhead into the Bag. Between the two, you will have invested less than five minutes a day -- but following my prescription -- every day.

Not a bad trade for a lifetime of better Golf!

...

Staying The Course

Originally Posted by SwingNorthtoSouth
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Do You See What I See? Do You Feel What I Feel?
 

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With each Shot...

Watch the Feet throughout the Stroke.

Watch the Head.

Are they still? Are they quiet?

Is the Body (Pivot) turning subtly back and through in response to -- but STILL LEADING -- the Command of the Hands?

Do the Knees accomodate this Motion as Anchors to the Stroke...or are they 'firing?'

Stop the video down and note the Flat Left Wrist and Bent Right Wrist at Impact and into the Follow-Through. These are visual confirmations of Rhythm -- the In Line condition of the Left Arm and Clubshaft through the Impact Interval.

In your own computer's 'Still' and Slo-Mo' mode, can you see the subtle differences in the Angled Hinge Action of the 'bread and butter' Pitch Shot (Left Wrist remaining perpendicular to the Inclined Plane) versus the Vertical Hinge Action of the Cut Shot (Left Wrist remaining perpendicular to the Vertical Plane)? Could you see the additional Clubface Layback of the Cut-Lob Shots (played a bit further forward in the Stance) as the Club moved smoothly 'around the Pulley Wheel' in its Endless Belt Effect (2-K #6) to the Finish?

Again, with each Shot...

What is the Left Hand Location at the Finish?

Has the Left Wrist Alignment been maintained?

What is the Clubshaft Position at the Finish of each Stroke? Is it below the Hands or above the Hands? To what degree?

After the Follow-Through, how did the On Plane Swivel of the Left Wrist/Forearm facilitate the Finish Motion?

The Star System of G.O.L.F. is all about converting precision Mechanics into identifiable Feels (1-J).

See it.

Do it.

Watch yourself do IT and EXACTLY it.

Feel it.

The Gateway
 

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Originally Posted by Ian
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Back And Through -- Continuously

I agree with -- and use -- Ben Doyle's concept of 'Shoot-Hold-Rest' on individual Strokes. However, that is not the nature of the Basic Motion Curriculum as envisioned by Homer Kelley. In other words, we're talking Motion here, not a specific Golf Shot.

Read The Book (12-5-0):

"Use a slow, smooth motion up-and-back, down-and-out and up-and-in the same distance in both directions and as continuously as possible."

Thre are two things you must do to become a good player:

1. Keep your Left Wrist Flat.

2. Swing through the Ball.

"Continuously" in the quote above means to keep that Club moving: Back and through and back and through and back and through. NO QUITTING. And you do it while keeping your Left Wrist Flat through the Impact Interval. This is the same practice swing routine that Gene Littler and Tommy Aaron have used their entire careers. It enables the student to feel the Lag of the Clubhead and its Drag on the leading Hands --first on the Backstroke and then again on the Downstoke. That is the essence of the Basic Motion Curriculum and is exactly what Homer intended the student to do.

It is what he showed me.

And what I have told you.

Swinging Components 10-19-C Drag Loading
 

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Yoda


Swinging Components GM#128


Denny's point is well taken. As is feemore's in the prior post. What is actually happening in the Swinger's Stroke -- the Drag to Release Point followed by the Release Trigger (Throw) -- may not Feel like that!

Nevertheless, you should in Slow Motion deliberately Practice the absolutely correct Mechanics in order to precisely Program your Computer. Look, look, LOOK in the mirror to make sure you're getting it right. Then, Practice the same Motion with your eyes closed. Only when the correct Mechanics have been thoroughly programmed can you turn your Feel System loose and trust your Total Motion to deliver the result you seek.

In my January 13th post in the Forum Power Package / #3 Accumulator / More On #3 Accumulator, I explained how to go about this:

And here is one final, very important point. The #3 Accumulator is called Transfer Power for a reason: Especially in the Sequenced Release (4-D-0) of Swingers, it transfers the Power of the Released #2 Accumulator (Left Wrist Cock) into the Rolling Left Forearm and Hand. You should deliberately attempt to Feel this happening and do everything you can to encourage its Action.

Here's how to do it: From the Top, Drag Load (7-19) by Pulling the Butt End of the Club toward the Plane Line. Immediately thereafter, begin a Non-Automatic Random Sweep Release (10-24-B) -- later you can 'kick it up a notch' with the Automatic Snap Release of 10-24-E -- by Uncocking your Left Wrist strongly Downward, also toward the Plane Line. That takes only a fraction of a second, and just as soon as you Feel the strong, Downward Uncocking Motion underway, use its momentum to begin the Roll of your #3 Angle On Line through Impact. You've Launched a Three-Stage Rocket: The Drag Load established your initial Thrust; your Uncocking Left Wrist created the highest Velocity you will be able to achieve; and the #3 Accumulator picked up that Velocity and sustained it into Impact.

With Practice, this Sequenced Release blends into a single unified Motion and creates truly effortless, mystifying and almost magical Power. And when you get it right...

You're not going to believe it!


Remember, you have a nervous system that requires time to transmit its messages. And from Start-Down to Release just ain't a lot of time. So, once you Start Down...

Get with The Program!

Stuck in Chapter 2 (2-0 General . . . the Principle of Golf) GM#73
 

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The Line of Compression (LOC) is the Principle of Golf (2-0). When the LOC passes exactly through the center of the Ball per 2-C-1-#3, the result is maximum Compression and a Straightaway Shot. However, when that LOC does not pass exactly through the center of the Ball, a non-Vertical Spin is introduced. Given sufficient time and speed for the Venturi Effect (2-B), this causes the Flight Path (actual Path of the Ball during Flight) to bend away from the Flight Line (initial Direction of the Ball at Separation).

Producing and manipulating the LOC constitute the Mechanics of Golf (2-0). Properly executed, these Mechanics (7-2) enable both Swinger and Hitter to control Ball behavior. For any given LOC, there is only one Impact Geometry (1-L-#20), and this Geometry is the same for both Hitting and Swinging (Preface). Impact Alignments are established at Impact Fix per 2-J-1 according to the desired Ball Behavior, i.e., Straight, Hook/Draw or Slice/Fade. These Alignments differ for Pure Swingers and Hitters and are determined by the respective Mechanics employed (Plane Line Rotation or Grip Rotation per 7-2). Swingers utilizing Hand Manipulation employ the same techniques as Hitters.

Similarly, the LOC produced in 2-C-2 (Inside-Out Cut Shot), is available to both Hitters and Swingers. In fact, any Hinge Action (2-G) on any of the nine different Plane Line-Stance Line Combinations (10-5-0) is available to both Hitters and Swingers. Per 10-19-0, Hinge Action does not differentiate Hitting and Swinging.

So:

1. Swinging is not necessarily "the method of choice for those who prefer fading the Ball." Hitting may be similarly "preferred."

2. There is only one Impact Geometry for any given LOC through the Ball. That Geometry is equally available to both Swingers and Hitters.

3. The Hinge Actions illustrated in 2-C-1 (Dual Horizontal 10-10-D) and 2-C-2 (Dual Vertical 10-10-E) are likewise equally available to both Swingers and Hitters. That said, Horizontal Hinging is automatically produced by the Throw-Out Action of Centrifugal Force and is therefore most compatible with Swinging. Angled Hinging (not illustrated in 2-C) is automatically produced by the Drive-Out Action of Muscular Thrust and is therefore most compatible with Hitting. Vertical Hinging, on the other hand, always requires a deliberate Hand Manipulation -- for either Swingers or Hitters (6-B-3-0).

The Wristcock (2-P) and Release Motions (4-D-0) GM#44
 

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Matt has correctly answered your first question. Think of it like this:

Left Wrist Cock and Uncock (Vertical Motion) -- Clubhead Motion

Left Hand Turn and Roll (Rotational Motion) -- Clubface Alignment

Regarding the last sentence of the first paragraph of 2-P:

"Only with a Turned Left Wrist, such as 10-2-D, can Uncocking be both motions, that is, actually Throwing the Clubface at the Ball."


With the recommended Strong Single Action Grip (10-2-B), the Clubface Impact alignment is established in Fix with the Left Hand Vertical. During Release, the Clubhead is thrown by the Uncocking of the Turned Left Wrist. The Clubface is aligned by a separate Roll of the Left Hand into its Vertical Alignment for Impact. These actions are Sequenced for Swingers and Simultaneous for Hitters (4-D-0).

With a Strong Double Action Grip (10-2-D), the Clubface Impact Alignment is likewise established in Fix. However, with this Grip Variation, the Left Hand is Turned On Plane. During Release, just as in the Strong Single Action Grip, the Clubhead is thrown by the Uncocking of the Turned Left Wrist. But, because the Turned Left Wrist is also the Impact Alignment, no separate Left Hand Roll is required to Square the Clubface. Hence, Uncocking the Turned Left Wrist throws both Clubhead and Clubface at the Ball.

6-E-2 The Aiming Point Concept
 

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Jaminid,

For reader ease, I have edited your Quote and numbered your questions. Here are the answers:

1. The purpose of the Aiming Point is to direct the Thrust of the Stroke toward a specific point on the Plane Line being Traced. A given Aiming Point automatically incorporates Plane Line Tracing, but not vice versa. While Driving toward the Plane Line -- really get into 1-L-#10 and The Truth Shall Set You Free! -- you can direct the Thrust directly at the Ball or in front of it or behind it. By varing the Aiming Point, it is possible -- but not necessarily advisable -- to have one Ball location for all Clubs (regardless of Shaft length). Alternatively, you can have one Aiming Point (and hence one Release Point Feel) and move the Ball Location. You can use the Aiming Point at any time, but its highest and best use is to control Automatic Snap Releases.

2. Remember, there is no single "correct" Delivery Path (of the Hands Downplane). It is possible to Trace the Plane Line while executing any one of the five defined Delivery Paths of 10-23 (two Straight Line Paths, two Angled Line Paths and one Circle Path). Regardless of the Delivery Path chosen, the Aiming Point Thrust is always a straight-line effort, even with Circle Path (6-E-2-1).

3. Release Points and Release Types are also the player's option, regardless of the Basic Power source, i.e., Centrifugal Force (Swinging) or Muscular Thrust (Hitting). The six possible combinations comprise Component 24, Power Package Release and are listed in 10-24.

4. The Arc of Approach is the Visual Equivalent (curved Clubhead Blur) of the Basic Delivery Line (Straight Plane Line). Therefore, you could locate the Aiming Point on it. However, locating it on the Plane Line produces the exact same result and is far more precise, i.e., a straight line is easier to use than a curved line.

5. You should monitor either the Delivery Path (of the Hands) or the Delivery Line (of the Right Forearm and Clubhead), but not both at the same time. The Delivery Path always has top priority, and when you use it, you will automatically be Tracing the Plane Line.

7-17 Swinging from the feet
 

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A Start Down that begins at the Feet (and that ultimately pulls the Power Package downward toward the Ball) gives the Stroke maximum Swing Radius (7-17). A Start Down that begins from the Knees gives less. And from the Hips still less. And from the Shoulders, even less.

So, the longest possible Swing Radius begins at the Feet. A Start Down that begins from any other Component shortens the Swing Radius and therefore produces less Power for any given Hand Speed.

Regarding the properly executed Hip Slide:

It will not result in a Sway (4th Snare / 3-F-7-D). In fact, it is exactly this 'Hula Hula' flexibility that produces the Axis (Spine) Tilt (7-14) necessary for the Line Delivery Paths (10-23-A/B/C/D) and ultimately the Automatic and Snap Releases of 10-24.

7-17 Swinging from the feet GM#16
The Hula Hula flexibility (7-14) refers to the independent yet coordinate movement of the Hips and Shoulders while maintaining the Fixed Pivot Center (the recommended Stationary Head or its alternate, the "Between the Shoulders" Center). The Line Delivery Paths and the On Plane Downstroke Shoulder Turn (10-13-D) require that the Axis of the Stroke (the Spine) be tilted, and this, in turn, requires the Downstroke Hip Slide (Weight Shift) of 10-14-A or 10-14-B. This is a move that is very easy to exaggerate (7-14) and thus produce the distorted alignments that makes it impossible for the Hands to do their job (7-12).

Ideally, you would work with a competent instructor to program the correct Pivot. Whether this is possible or not, I recommend imitating the pictures in 9-1. Be sure to look, Look LOOK as you go through the 'Body Only' Twelve Sections of the Stroke to make sure that you are doing it right.

Concentrate especially on clearing the Right Hip in Start Up (9-4) and maintaining the On Plane Right Shoulder in Start Down (9-7). These two Sections are especially crucial because players who have Pivot problems almost always lack the Educated Hands necessary to get them through an On Line Start Down (3-B, 5-0, 6-G-0 and 12-3-0). I would also practice diligently the DownstrokeWaggle (3-F-5). Monitor each of the Pivot Components (especially the Hips and Shoulders) in each of the Downstroke Sections (Start Down through the Follow-Through) as you simultaneously monitor The Hands to insure that they maintain their On Plane alignments per the Mechanical Checklist of 12-3-0. This will train the Pivot to accomplish its necessary functions and, at the same time, to "get out of the way of the Hands."

At the end of the day, you must return your attention to your Hands and their Flat Left Wrist, Clubhead Lag and Plane Line Tracing. Only in his way can you maintain the essential geometry of the Stroke (2-N-0 and 2-F) and achieve the Hand-Controlled Pivot of The Golfing Machine.

7-17 Swinging from the feet GM#17

With the Standard Action (Lifted Left Heel per 10-17-A), simply lower the Heel and let that action begin the Downstroke Sequence (6-M-1). If the Heel has not been Lifted, begin the Sequence with the Loading of the Flat Left Foot (10-17-C).