[EdZ]

I recently had a chance to read the book (Hogan's Magical Device) and I think Ted Hunt is on to something.

I've not heard mention of the type of release move he describes before, and it doesn't really fit 1-L per se because the move is in the wrist, not the forearm.

All I know is it works, and it works VERY well.

There are two main parts to what he calls the secret. The first is what TGM would call the power package, and rhythm.

The second, he calls the secret within the secret. The left hand release - it is not an uncock/roll - it is the arching of the left wrist by rolling the WRIST, not the forearm.

I would call it more of a 'motorcycle release' - the left wrist arches by rolling it forward, away from you, like you were turning the handle on a motorcycle.

That move let's you use a weak grip, 10-2-A, and cup the left wrist at the top. The release can be done very quickly, so you can hold the angle deep into pitch elbow. The 'roll' is on plane, but it is away from you, triggered by squeezing the last three fingers. He also confirms the use of the left knee to begin the downswing, the so called 'Snead squat' or sit down move.

I tried this out yesterday and compressed the ball very, very well. Quite easy to hit a fade that never goes left.

For the Hogan fans out there, there are some nice stories in the book.

Between this book and VJ's, I can do Hogan's pattern quite nicely now. I've also just gotten a copy of "The Hogan Collection" which is worth the 2nd DVD alone - a series of Hogan swings from multiple angles and times.