Originally Posted by david sandridge (Post 80449)

My efforts at keeping the left wrist flat and extensor action combined with my intensity always made it difficult to swing without excessive tension. That as a result kept me from experiencing "throw out". I ended up with a corrupted CF swinging procedure with hitting and steering elements. Therefore I had trouble releasing and getting to a full finish. Greg believes the arms just hang and if he lifts your arms up at address and it pulls your thorax and head up he feels you have to much tension. I think that is a good concept. However extensor action is mentioned so often it is essential to a good procedure. For me I have to guard against to much EA and rigidity.

Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 80453)

It is true that Extensor Action can be exaggerated into an immobilizing fault. However, that does not obviate its necessary purpose; namely, to provide a "structural rigidity" that is a strong deterrent to collapse under the stresses created by a powerful golf stroke, especially at the Top and through Impact.

To achieve maximum Zone 2 Power, the Arms (and with them the Club) must swing freely from the Shoulders (and not be bound to and drug around by them). Also, the Wrists must remain flexible to perform their Release functions (Uncock and Roll). However, that does not mean that the Power Package Structure (which these Components and their Loading collectively comprise) should be "loose" or, worse yet, "flimsy". Or that the Hands should be robbed of the firm Grip necessary to control Clubface alignments.

Just as there are good and bad cholesterols, so are there good and bad tensions in the Golf Stroke. Differentiating the two distills the champion.

:salut:

Originally Posted by HungryBear (Post 80455)

It has never been made clear to me which tricept muscle('s) are active for EA.

Just as bicept curles can be performed pronate or supinate so and use DIFFERENT bicept muscle, A tricept push down can be done pronate or supinate and use DIFFERENT tricept muscle. One way creates no control but great tension the other creates "structure" and frees the wrists and power package from tension. Which does what and how is EA properly applied. This requires more description than "stretching" . HOW not WHAT.? I believe this is KEY.

Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 80453)

It is true that Extensor Action can be exaggerated into an immobilizing fault. However, that does not obviate its purpose; namely, to provide a "structural rigidity" that is a strong deterrent to collapse under the stresses created by a powerful golf stroke, especially at the Top and through Impact.

To achieve maximum Zone 2 Power, the Arms (and with them the Club) must swing freely from the Shoulders (and not be bound to and drug around by them). Also, the Wrists must remain flexible to perform their Release functions (Uncock and Roll). However, that does not mean that the Power Package Structure (which these Components and their Loading collectively comprise) should be "loose" or, worse yet, "flimsy". Or that the Hands should be robbed of the firm Grip necessary to control Clubface alignments.

Just as there are good and bad cholesterols, so are there good and bad tensions in the Golf Stroke. Learning to differentiate between the two is one hallmark of a champion.

:salut:

Originally Posted by innercityteacher (Post 80473)

I would guess longer clubs need more EA, which could mean I am completely wrong.

Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 80472)

Uh . . .

How about . . .

Stretch the left arm in the direction it is pointing?

That's what should be done, and it is what I do.

Is there a specific right triceps muscle that does this? If so, please spare me . . .

I don't want to know!

:laughing9

Originally Posted by HungryBear (Post 80485)

I just saw this answer.

Pardon me, I did not think there were any stupid questions. I was wrong. I will print this answer and paste it into the front cover of my book. This was an honest question. I will not say more.

Originally Posted by Yoda (Post 80453)

It is true that Extensor Action can be exaggerated into an immobilizing fault. However, that does not obviate its purpose; namely, to provide a "structural rigidity" that is a strong deterrent to collapse under the stresses created by a powerful golf stroke, especially at the Top and through Impact.

To achieve maximum Zone 2 Power, the Arms (and with them the Club) must swing freely from the Shoulders (and not be bound to and drug around by them). Also, the Wrists must remain flexible to perform their Release functions (Uncock and Roll). However, that does not mean that the Power Package Structure (which these Components and their Loading collectively comprise) should be "loose" or, worse yet, "flimsy". Or that the Hands should be robbed of the firm Grip necessary to control Clubface alignments.

Just as there are good and bad cholesterols, so are there good and bad tensions in the Golf Stroke. Differentiating the two distills the champion.

Originally Posted by O.B.Left (Post 80488)

Oh my this strikes right to the heart of what I have learned from Lynn and Ted. I nominate this for immediate inclusion in the best of Lynn Blake.

Wow. I had my tensions backwards (don't wanna get into it) I could shoot in the sixties like that...... But now I am forever changed. I no longer play unless it's warmer than 70 degrees. But seriously now folks. ........ For those who have ears ....... Let them listen

Originally Posted by O.B.Left (Post 80488)

Oh my this strikes right to the heart of what I have learned from Lynn and Ted. I nominate this for immediate inclusion in the best of Lynn Blake.

Wow. I had my tensions backwards (don't wanna get into it) I could shoot in the sixties like that...... But now I am forever changed. I no longer play unless it's warmer than 70 degrees. But seriously now folks. ........ For those who have ears ....... Let them listen