Being of the opinion that Hitters can employ Drag Loading (with compensations and reservations) I totally agree.

In the first edition 12-1 SAMPLE PATTERN - FULL STROKE Homer's pattern includes amongst other components:

-10-3-A Punch
-Tripple Barrel
-10-10-D Dual Horizontal
-10-19-C Drag Loading
-10-20-B Right Arm Throw


This is not an uncompensated stroke pattern ( like the later editions 12-1 and 12-2 I believe) but surely the inclusion of Drag Loading and Right Arm Throw implies they are "useable" and not "incompatible" . Why would he reference them if they were otherwise? Although Homer did have a certain "way with words" ... I think we can all agree on that one.

Above the pattern he writes:

" It is also advisable to note, under "Comments" , those components whose selection was based on use as compensation for troublesome or incompatible Components. An adequate explanation should also be given".

Here's the entire list below .

Good thing that Homer updated his "work-in-progress".

Anybody who tries to understand Homer is insane. Well....... if he isn't upon starting his research.... he soon will be. Uh how much research you been doing D? Me, Im totally nutso after only a few years.

I know what you mean. Researching for the past 18 months (2012 is my 30th year with TGM) and I'm almost done. It's slow going. I'm pretty sure that I either have a complete grasp of everything, or I've gone insane. :laughing9

Seriously, I'm rehearsing the scripts/storyboards for my videos. I need TGM people to polish my presentation but no one around the Chicago Area.

I guarantee that the teaching and info in these videos has never been done before.

Introduction: TGM
Right Forearm Angle of Approach and the Flying Wedges
Plane Line Tracing
Impact Fix (Grips) Strong vs Weak Single Action
Downstroke Acceleration Sequence and Clubhead Lag
Hinging and Swiveling
Geometry of the Circle
Ball Locations
Extensor Action
Right Forearm Takeaway
Magic of the Right Forearm
Velocity vs Mass (How to Adjust the Sequenced Release)

Frankly, D, I've been getting a little impatient waiting for your production. Now that I see your list of topics I am even more buzzed. How much longer?
As for the previous discussion, I'm just the opposite, I guess. If I try to do a one piece take away, or at least what I understand it to be, out of bad habits I get way too inside and low. I believe I know where my hands need to go in order to start the downward motion. Therefore, it is a hands driven pivot for me. I try to put 'em where they need to go and the rest of it seems to pretty well fall in place. Maybe it is a one piece take away, but hands first instead of trunk or shoulders.

Thats one serious undertaking. Im looking forward to seeing it, good luck D.

I know what you mean. I told Kev to let me know when you guys are getting together. It's an opportunity for me. I'll show you alignments in minutes and you'll understand and be able to execute expert level Hinging, Right Forearm Takeaway, etc., and your Ball Striking will have immediate dramatic and permanent improvement. Words cannot replace show and tell. Once you see and understand the Right Forearm Angle of Approach and Hinge Action (2 things that ALL Pro's do) you'll never be the same.

Looking forward to it as soon as the snow melts and the range opens!!!

Time it takes to learn these key alignments: 15 seconds
Benefit: Lifetime

Time it takes to learn the "Heavy Hit" (ala Extensor Action) : 15 seconds
Benefit: Lifetime

When did you finish your 15 seconds? What have you done after that?