Aaah, Component Translation...the heart and soul of the Star System of G.O.L.F.! Mechanics produce Feel, and Feel reproduces Mechanics (1-J).
There are plenty of ways to Translate precision Pivot Lag and Power Mechanics into their Identifiable Feels. In fact, they are limited only by one's imagination. Off the top of my head, here's a Starter Kit:
1. Use a mirror and imitate the photos 9-1-6 through 9-1-12 in TGM. Also, photos 9-2-6 through 9-2-12.
2. Do plenty of Start Down Waggles. Feel your Lower Body lead and your Upper Body lag. Also, feel your Left Wrist Cock more in the Start Down.
3. Imitate the left-handed dowel 'baton twirl' I do illustrating the Sequenced Release (Uncocking Power of the #2 Accumulator and the Overtaking Power of the #3 Accumulator) in The Gallery video "Are You Prepared to Roll On That Line?"
yoda i cant seem to find the 'are you prepared to roll on that line' vid, got link?
ah, some odd fella showed me the link...so then yoda, what makes us roll? is it a conscious left arm roll or a letting go process or an overtake of right hand.
ah, some odd fella showed me the link...so then yoda, what makes us roll? is it a conscious left arm roll or a letting go process or an overtake of right hand.
You calling me odd
Glad I could help you find the video.
Alex
...so then yoda, what makes us roll? is it a conscious left arm roll or a letting go process or an overtake of right hand.
Most players do not have a good Finish Swivel. Therefore, most will have to learn to make the move I demonstrate on the video. It is not difficult to do, but it does require attention to both the Rotation of the Left Forearm and the On Plane Clubshaft alignments.
I suggest first doing the exercise only with a balled Left Fist (and no dowel). Swing your fist back waist high and point the butt of the fist at the Line. The fist will be palm-down to the Plane and the Left Wrist will be Flat. Then, Rotate the fist through 'Impact' to waist high in the Finish. Once again, make sure the butt of the fist points at the Line. The left fist will be palm-up to the Plane and the Left Wrist will have remained Flat. Swing the Left Arm back and through continuously and get used to the Motion (its Rotation and its alignments).
Again, make sure your Wrist is Flat at the Top and at the Finish. Most people will find their Left Wrist Bent at the Finish, even when the fist is 'balled' and there is no Club! It is what the Un-educated Hand has been allowed to get away with all this time. The demon is alive and well.
Next, stick a dowel in the fist. DO NOT ASSUME A NORMAL GOLF GRIP LIKE EVERYBODY WANTS TO DO AT FIRST! This simplifies the entire exercise and keeps the focus on Left Forearm Rotation and not on Wristcock.
Finally, repeat the exercise with a gripped-down Golf Club. First in the fist, then in a normal grip. Then head to the Practice Tee. Do not try to 'hit the ball'. Instead, simply 'make the Motion' and let the Motion make the Shot.
If you do as I have prescribed, there is a high probability you soon will be hitting the best shots of your life.
Most players do not have a good Finish Swivel. Therefore, most will have to learn to make the move I demonstrate on the video. It is not difficult to do, but it does require attention to both the Rotation of the Left Forearm and the On Plane Clubshaft alignments.
I suggest first doing the exercise only with a balled Left Fist (and no dowel). Swing your fist back waist high and point the butt of the fist at the Line. The fist will be palm-down to the Plane and the Left Wrist will be Flat. Then, Rotate the fist through 'Impact' to waist high in the Finish. Once again, make sure the butt of the fist points at the Line. The left fist will be palm-up to the Plane and the Left Wrist will have remained Flat. Swing the Left Arm back and through continuously and get used to the Motion (its Rotation and its alignments).
Again, make sure your Wrist is Flat at the Top and at the Finish. Most people will find their Left Wrist Bent at the Finish, even when the fist is 'balled' and there is no Club! It is what the Un-educated Hand has been allowed to get away with all this time. The demon is alive and well.
Next, stick a dowel in the fist. DO NOT ASSUME A NORMAL GOLF GRIP LIKE EVERYBODY WANTS TO DO AT FIRST! This simplifies the entire exercise and keeps the focus on Left Forearm Rotation and not on Wristcock.
Finally, repeat the exercise with a gripped-down Golf Club. First in the fist, then in a normal grip. Then head to the Practice Tee. Do not try to 'hit the ball'. Instead, simply 'make the Motion' and let the Motion make the Shot.
If you do as I have prescribed, there is a high probability you soon will be hitting the best shots of your life.
Great stuff Yoda!! If I do every drill that you prescribe, I don't think I will ever hit a golf ball again for the next 3 months (its winter here so no golf )
Alex
Great stuff Yoda!! If I do every drill that you prescribe, I don't think I will ever hit a golf ball again for the next 3 months (its winter here so no golf )
Homer Kelley was a firm believer that you couldn't learn the precision alignments of G.O.L.F. whacking drivers on the range. Drills and short shots are The Gateway. With and without a mirror, look, LOOK LOOK!
Most players do not have a good Finish Swivel. Therefore, most will have to learn to make the move I demonstrate on the video. It is not difficult to do, but it does require attention to both the Rotation of the Left Forearm and the On Plane Clubshaft alignments.
I suggest first doing the exercise only with a balled Left Fist (and no dowel). Swing your fist back waist high and point the butt of the fist at the Line. The fist will be palm-down to the Plane and the Left Wrist will be Flat. Then, Rotate the fist through 'Impact' to waist high in the Finish. Once again, make sure the butt of the fist points at the Line. The left fist will be palm-up to the Plane and the Left Wrist will have remained Flat. Swing the Left Arm back and through continuously and get used to the Motion (its Rotation and its alignments).
Again, make sure your Wrist is Flat at the Top and at the Finish. Most people will find their Left Wrist Bent at the Finish, even when the fist is 'balled' and there is no Club! It is what the Un-educated Hand has been allowed to get away with all this time. The demon is alive and well.
Next, stick a dowel in the fist. DO NOT ASSUME A NORMAL GOLF GRIP LIKE EVERYBODY WANTS TO DO AT FIRST! This simplifies the entire exercise and keeps the focus on Left Forearm Rotation and not on Wristcock.
Finally, repeat the exercise with a gripped-down Golf Club. First in the fist, then in a normal grip. Then head to the Practice Tee. Do not try to 'hit the ball'. Instead, simply 'make the Motion' and let the Motion make the Shot.
If you do as I have prescribed, there is a high probability you soon will be hitting the best shots of your life.
Star System Commander . . .
Colonel Extree Krispy reporting from the deep-deep-fried-smothered-skattered-covered-diced-and-chunked Northern Carolina front sir.
I regret to report a significant shortage of Release Swivel sir . . . INCOMING!!!! After driving a WEDGE deep into enemy territory and digging the trenches, we are experiencing significant casualties sir. We gotta ROLL outta here, sir!!! We are dug DOWN deep. We need air support . . . back ON PLANE Commander!
Dear God . . . what has my life come to?
So the Release Swivel is executed after Hinge Action, Both Arms Straight and Full Lever Extension.
Question on the execution of Swivel. . . should the left elbow not be beginning to bend after both arms straight? How long should the Left Arm remain straight? For example in Punch 2/3's Swivel should the Left elbow begin to bend?
Thanks!
B
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Colonel Extree Krispy reporting from the deep-deep-fried-smothered-skattered-covered-diced-and-chunked Northern Carolina front sir.
I regret to report a significant shortage of Release Swivel sir . . . INCOMING!!!! After driving a WEDGE deep into enemy territory and digging the trenches, we are experiencing significant casualties sir. We gotta ROLL outta here, sir!!! We are dug DOWN deep. We need air support . . . back ON PLANE Commander!
Question on the execution of Swivel. . . should the left elbow not be beginning to bend after both arms straight? How long should the Left Arm remain straight? For example in Punch 2/3's Swivel should the Left elbow begin to bend?
B
I second that question. I also have a question about lag pressure in the wet mop drill. I love the way this drill reinforces the feeling of the body turning through impact for me. I feel a lot of pressure in my right hand, which was a bit disconcerting for me as a swinger. My right arm dosen't feel like it's driving out, really, but it's far from inactive; it's maintaining just enough pressure to keep the mop from collapsing it. It has been stated that inertia is basically a resistance to a change in direction. So am I correct in assuming that to achieve the proper feel of lag pressure, it is the player that is resisiting the club's change of direction, and that feeling of resistance is what we are to carry through impact? If that is the case, would it also be fair to say that overacceleration is the problem of applying more resistance than is needed to establish and maintain the proper pressure through the swing?
I second that question. I also have a question about lag pressure in the wet mop drill. I love the way this drill reinforces the feeling of the body turning through impact for me. I feel a lot of pressure in my right hand, which was a bit disconcerting for me as a swinger. My right arm dosen't feel like it's driving out, really, but it's far from inactive; it's maintaining just enough pressure to keep the mop from collapsing it. It has been stated that inertia is basically a resistance to a change in direction. So am I correct in assuming that to achieve the proper feel of lag pressure, it is the player that is resisiting the club's change of direction, and that feeling of resistance is what we are to carry through impact? If that is the case, would it also be fair to say that overacceleration is the problem of applying more resistance than is needed to establish and maintain the proper pressure through the swing?
The Rhythm (rpms) of the swing needs to remain constant. The body or the hands cannot overtake the other. “Erratic execution indicates loss of Rhythm.”
That said, the clubhead will get a HEAVY feeling as it lags behind. I think that is what you are feeling when you say more pressure in the right hand. Keep pulling and drive the right arm follow as you pivot. That clubhead just got Deliberate, Positive, and Heavy. See 3-F-6
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