[Rob2197]

Mr. Kelley identified four separate, sequenced periods of acceleration in Chapter Eight. In order, the chain is #1, Shoulder Acceleration (Start Down); #2, Hand Acceleration (Downstroke to Hands approximately at the Right Thigh); #3, Clubhead Acceleration (Release -- Hands go from Right Thigh to Impact); and, #4, Ball Acceleration (Impact).

On your own, You learned that the turning shoulders must start your Acceleration Train -- not your arms or hands. Properly subordinated, your arms and hands won't get out of sequence and you will have all the "connection" you need.

Thanks for the post! I needed to be reminded of this sequence. Where do the hips fit into this picture (for a hitter)? Do they start the downswing simultaneously with the shoulders, are they passive, or do they start with a slight bump before shoulders?