[radlink54]

Hi David,

I know I've written on this subject, but not sure where. Maybe someone could help us here. I did demonstrate the Start Down Waggle (3-F-5) from the front of the Lesson Tee at Old Waverly and used it repeatedly with various students during the class. However, with the emphasis on the action itself, I'm not surprised the terminology slipped by.

The Start Down Waggle is a deliberate rehearsal of the Lag Loading Action from the Top and the ultimate cure for Downstroke Blackout and Clubhead Throwaway (6-D-0). Use the Pivot to Pull the Butt of the Club toward the Plane Line (until the Hands are well into their Downstroke 'Slot') and then return to the Top. Repeat several times in a pumping motion. Unless the Waggle is taken through the Release, the Power Package will remain fully Assembled, i.e., the Left Wrist will remained Cocked and the Right Elbow will remain Bent. Extensor Action is mandatory throughout the Motion.

A real key here is to make sure that the Right Shoulder remains back (On Plane) and turns directly toward the Ball. This will provide the On Plane Transportation the Hands need to do their work. Remember the words of Homer Kelley (3-B):

"Those who work constantly -- and fruitlessly -- on Address, Body and Impact actually lack Educated Hands to get them through Start Down -- invariably."

Thanks Lynn. I will review this section and work on this. I know that one of my struggles ON THE COURSE is to avoid "downstroke blackout" while maintaining a nonmechanical "unconcious competence" target/shot awareness. I think Homer's term downstroke blackout is so right on, because in a nutshell it is why my game on the course is NOT my game on the range (at least with regards to ballstriking!). Does anyone else experience this? I would be interested to hear how a tour pro approaches this--John?