Is extensor action at address ok?

[Yoda]

Yes but the stretch off pp3/1 is not in any old direction towards the ground - its towards the impact point plane line.

Except with Zero #3 Accumulator, the stretch (Non-Accelerating Thrust) of Extensor Action -- whether executed by Pressure Point #3 or #1 or both -- is not On Plane, i.e., toward the Impact Plane Line. Instead, it is Below Plane -- in the direction the Left Arm is pointing.

[Yoda]

Greenjeans . . .

Could you speak a bit more about the Swinger beginning from Adjusted Address and apply EA during Start Up? Also, how does EA Flatten the Wrist?

I've got a post out there somewhere on this.

Bottom line is that, immediately during Start Up, the Right Thumb and Forefinger simply pulls the Clubshaft into line with the Left Arm (thereby Flattening the Left Wrist). This action can be all the Backstroke necessary for Putts, Chips and short Pitch Shots beginning from a Classic Adjusted Address (Bent Left Wrist).

In longer Strokes, the Extensor Action Takeaway can be executed with enough authority to 'throw' the Club all the way to the Top.

[Daz]

Thanks for the replies.

In my quest to go from pivot controlled hands to hands controlled pivot Im working on extensor action.

The trouble I have though is that extensor action creates tension in my arms and hands and I lose the bend in my right wrist and cannot get any lag. I'm using PP#1 and having a feeling of stretching the left thumb down the shaft, picking the right forearm up the plane and then driving it down through impact.

Is this just something I need to work on more until I can do it without tension or am I doing it wrong? Has anyone else experienced this?

[Yoda]

I'm working on extensor action.

The trouble I have though is that extensor action creates tension in my arms and hands and I lose the bend in my right wrist and cannot get any lag.

Is this just something I need to work on more until I can do it without tension or am I doing it wrong?

Daz,

Though you will have to 'think about it' at first -- there is no other way -- Extensor Action soon should become an 'imbedded' Feel (and not something you consciously strive to achieve).

Do this for me:

Without a Club, simply grasp your Left Wrist with your Right Thumb and Forefinger. Your Right Arm will be well-bent at the Elbow. Now, use that Right Thumb and Forefinger (via Right Triceps Extensor Action) to 'stretch out' your Left Arm. Don't overdo it; simply tug gently on your Left Arm.

That is the Feel of Extensor Action.

No more.

No less.

Now, use your Right Forearm and Elbow Action to take your Hands -- and with them, your stretched Left Arm -- to the Top. Don't 'work' your Body hard to do this...it should be relatively passive. Simply use your Right Arm to swing the Left Arm across the chest and your Hands to your Right Shoulder.

Maintain the 'tug' on your Left Arm throughout the Motion.

Then, swing down from the Top to the end of the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position). Hold your Follow-Through for a few seconds and again, maintain the Left Arm 'tug'.

Close your eyes and repeat the Motion. Feel the Active Right Arm. Feel it 'stretch' the Left.

Soon, these Feels will become integral to your Golf Stroke.

Just as does a computer Operating System, your Extensor Action will run silently but efficiently in the background of your Total Motion.

And life will be good...

[Mathew]

Except with Zero #3 Accumulator, the stretch (Non-Accelerating Thrust) of Extensor Action -- whether executed by Pressure Point #3 or #1 or both -- is not On Plane, i.e., toward the Impact Plane Line. Instead, it is Below Plane -- in the direction the Left Arm is pointing.

I didn't know this - way cool

[tongzilla]

Except with Zero #3 Accumulator, the stretch (Non-Accelerating Thrust) of Extensor Action -- whether executed by Pressure Point #3 or #1 or both -- is not On Plane, i.e., toward the Impact Plane Line. Instead, it is Below Plane -- in the direction the Left Arm is pointing.

Exactly.

When I first learnt about this, I thought 'cool, but how's this going to be useful for my own swing'.

After a bit more incubation, I realised that that's one of the ways you can differentiate between an Active Right Arm Thrust and Extensor Action. You can feel the Right Arm Thrust going directly at the Ball, whereas the stretch of Extensor Action is clearly below Plane. Learn to feel the difference! It’s very useful especially if you’re Swinger because you don't want to be inadvertently activating that Fourth Barrel (Accumulator #1)!

[danny_shank]

Can anyone tell me how you can execute extensor action with Pressure Point #3? I just can't understand how it works as Pressure Point #3 is behind the shaft.

Thanks,

Danny

[tongzilla]

Can anyone tell me how you can execute extensor action with Pressure Point #3? I just can't understand how it works as Pressure Point #3 is behind the shaft.

Thanks,

Danny

Pull your Left Arm straight by using your Right Forefinger and Thumb. That's the Pressure Point #3 application of Extensor Action. It pulls the whole of your Primary Lever Assembly (the Left Arm and Club) taut, which may inhibit Left Wrist Cock.

[Daz]

Daz,

Though you will have to 'think about it' at first -- there is no other way -- Extensor Action soon should become an 'imbedded' Feel (and not something you consciously strive to achieve).

Do this for me:

Without a Club, simply grasp your Left Wrist with your Right Thumb and Forefinger. Your Right Arm will be well-bent at the Elbow. Now, use that Right Thumb and Forefinger (via Right Triceps Extensor Action) to 'stretch out' your Left Arm. Don't overdo it; simply tug gently on your Left Arm.

That is the Feel of Extensor Action.

No more.

No less.

Now, use your Right Forearm and Elbow Action to take your Hands -- and with them, your stretched Left Arm -- to the Top. Don't 'work' your Body hard to do this...it should be relatively passive. Simply use your Right Arm to swing the Left Arm across the chest and your Hands to your Right Shoulder.

Maintain the 'tug' on your Left Arm throughout the Motion.

Then, swing down from the Top to the end of the Follow-Through (Both Arms Straight position). Hold your Follow-Through for a few seconds and again, maintain the Left Arm 'tug'.

Close your eyes and repeat the Motion. Feel the Active Right Arm. Feel it 'stretch' the Left.

Soon, these Feels will become integral to your Golf Stroke.

Just as does a computer Operating System, your Extensor Action will run silently but efficiently in the background of your Total Motion.

And life will be good...

Lynn this is great thank you. Thats my weekend practise planned.!

[Seanmx]

Bottom line is that, immediately during Start Up, the Right Thumb and Forefinger simply pulls the Clubshaft into line with the Left Arm (thereby Flattening the Left Wrist). This action can be all the Backstroke necessary for Putts, Chips and short Pitch Shots beginning from a Classic Adjusted Address (Bent Left Wrist).

In longer Strokes, the Extensor Action Takeaway can be executed with enough authority to 'throw' the Club all the way to the Top.

(Bold by Sean)

Can extensor action be used to trigger the takeaway?

If so is it a good procedure?