Since the bending of the right elbow, according to TT, causes cocking of the left wrist , a larger bending of the elbow would cock the left wrist even more, thereby increasing the potential power in the downswing. However, does the decreased width with a right elbow bend larger than 90 degrees in the backstroke and the longer way(time) to a straight right arm , in reality decrease the power?
Since the bending of the right elbow, according to TT, causes cocking of the left wrist , a larger bending of the elbow would cock the left wrist even more, thereby increasing the potential power in the downswing. However, does the decreased width with a right elbow bend larger than 90 degrees in the backstroke and the longer way(time) to a straight right arm , in reality decrease the power?
According to Homer Kelley the bending of the right elbow cocks the left wrist, this is correct but a larger bending adds nothing. It breaks down structure. The wrist cock angle is not extreme, just a few inches from Level to Cocked. No over bending of the right elbow is going to increaase that. This is more of a Hitter's procedure- muscle bend and cock. A swinger's right elbow still bends and cocks the LW but with more momentum than simply muscle action.
It is the turning power of the pivot, the gyro crank of the right shoulder thrust that allows CF to uncock the left wrist that supplies power- not the wrist angle. (Swinger)
Acording to Homer . . . the only way to FEEL the right elbow is IN THE RIGHT ELBOW . . . not in the muscles. So if you are going under plane . . . you have FEEL AS IF your right elbow is cocking UP.
Right elbow are never truly passive because of extensor action
Not Elbow but Right Triceps can never be totally "passive." Which moves the elbow, of course.
Extensor Action is a straightline pull on the left arm- it doesn't move the left arm but does provide support to the left wrist cock. On the downstroke thru PP3 it pulls in a straightline both the left arm and shaft. Its direction is always below the Plane. This effect on the clubshaft can also be used to flatten the left wrist in line with the shaft on the take-away, too.
Last edited by 6bmike : 02-16-2007 at 02:35 AM.
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