Ben Doyle "24 Components"

[Daryl]

I started this thread for Two reasons. To not hijack another thread and to discus Ben Doyles presentation and content of the 24 TGM Components.

I know that a lot of members have this tape or DVD. Please join the discussion or share your views on how this presentaion has helped your understanding of TGM.

D, does Ben Doyle ever teach or demonstrate Hitting? How bout a Non Automatic Release Trigger when Swinging?

And if you dont mind, this Random Sweep Releaser wants to know how he teaches the delayed Release. Is it just Drag Loading the Handle past the eye line to the ball with the Left Hand turned to plane?

Thanks man.

First, let me say how excited I am to review his Video Tape on the 24 Components.

His presentation has a mixture of "How to" and "Explanation/Description/Demonstration" of the 24 Components.

In addition to the many tidbits of valuable insight I'm gaining; I've come across a Startling observation. Ben doesn't seem to care about Hitting and Swinging in the sense that there needs to be, or should be, a definite distinction between the two.

He certainly has complete command of "Drive, Float and Drag" Accumulator Loading, yet the ONLY distinction he makes between Hitting and Swinging is use of the #4 vs. #1 Accumulator. Let me make this perfectly Clear with the following analysis.

Ben's Standard Chipping Procedure is Drive Loading although he doesn't say if he loads the Primary or Secondary Lever. But Given Ben's knowledge, let's assume that he Loads the Primary Lever and uses Single Wrist Action. Then he Explains that Hip Action Drives His Right Forearm to Release the Club. In another area of the Tape, he claims Hip Action is a Backstop for His Driving Right Forearm. My conclusion, is that Ben indiscriminately uses the Term "Hip Action" to either Throw-out the Secondary Lever for Swinging or Dive the Right Elbow into a Straight Arm for Hitting.

HMM? The Problem with that, as we know, is that Hip Action Powers the Shoulder Turn which Throws (Releases) the #4 Accumulator. So, therefore, he decides that he's Hitting or Swinging, depending on if he "Feels" that Hip Action Drives the Right Forearm or Releases the Left Arm, inconsequential of other components. I'll need to review the Tape a few more times.

Ben's Standard Procedures are:

Chips: Drive Load
Pitches: Float Load
Full Swing: Drag Load



O.B., I'll need more review time to get back to you on you last question.