[Daryl]

Hi Daryl,

I think I may have been misunderstanding something in the book. I always thought for the swinger, release of PA #4 is what straightened the right elbow. When I read 7-1, I get a sense that #1 and #2 are releasing at the same time, but not that #2 is releasing #1.

How do you feel about that?

Kevin

The Release of #4 occurs as the Shoulder Downstroke turn subsides. Doing so allows the Right Elbow to Straighten.

You've touched upon one of the most difficult to understand yet significant contributions of TGM. Remove your left hand from the club. Maintain a Bent and Level Right Wrist. Swing the Club and notice that CF pulls the right arm straight (even without the club). Add your left hand and notice that the Left Wrist Uncocks as the Right Arm Straightens; simultaneously. The Right Hand overtakes the Left Hand near impact without bending the Primary Lever. This is the Sequenced Release of a Swinger. All from Centrifugal Force.

CF acting on the Clubhead Uncocks the Left Wrist and stiffens the Primary Lever while CF Uncocking the Right Elbow allows the Right Hand to overtake the Left Hand as CF aligns the Primary Lever to the CG of the Clubhead. All of the above needs a passive and bent right elbow throughout the Release and Impact Intervals.