[Yoda]

In the as-yet-unpublished revisions to the 6th edition of The Golfing Machine, Homer Kelley made a significant change in the Hip Turn Variation (Component #14) in both the Hitting and Swinging Stroke Patterns (12-1-0 and 12-2-0). The change was from Standard Hip Turn (10-14-A) to Slide Hip Turn (10-14-B). I recently was asked if I agreed with those changes. Here is my response:

Yes, I agree witth the revision. However, do not confine your concept of the Slide Hip Turn to the photos in 10-14-B. These photos depict the Slide but -- for emphasis -- omit the Delayed Turn (which is also required by the Slide Hip Turn). Basically, what Homer is saying is that to the extent possible, keep your Motion parallel to the selected Delivery Line (either the Plane Line (Hitting or Swinging) or the Angle of Approach (Hitting only).

Sliding (which shifts the Weight) before Turning -- remember, the Head remains Stationary! -- assures that the Club will not drawn to sharply to the inside on the Backstroke or thrown 'over the top' on the Downstroke.