swingers using extensor action?

[golfbulldog]

6bmike,

I do think theres more to this than me applying extensor action incorrectly. I apply it using solely my right arm through pp #1 (i actually find pp #3 more restricting) down the direction of my left arm. I wouldn't say my left arm muscles are at all tense but the left arm is pulled taut, and it is this that i feel inhibits my left arm and wrists.

When using extensor action my swing as a whole feels much more connected to my body. To explain further there are some areas in the swing where i particularly feel this restriction.

- My lagging clubhead takeaway feel is much less pronounced.
- At the change of direction my hands feel less responsive to the weight of the clubhead and i don't feel i get the same lag.
- Probably related to the point above. At the top of the swing my arms and body feel like they change direction as one. Instead of the arms continuing to go up as the body starts down.
- Also my left arm blast off feel less dynamic. Without extensor action i get a real feeling of flinging the left arm into impact. But extensor action seems to try and hold the left arm in place.

So i'm guess what i'm asking is are these feelings because of the incorrect application of extensor action or have other people had similar feelings thenselves?

I quite agree with you, how to tug the left arm with the right through pp1 BUT NOT cause some right hand active participation during downswing! seems impossible to me.

My purest swings come from feeling no extensor action and being aware of floppy arms responding to pivot. Occasionally happen upon truly effortless power and accuracy which has me howling with joy on the first tee!

Trouble is i try and repeat it , or worse - better it, and i overaccelerate.

It seems that extensor action gets you to the top OK but you need to tone it down abit if you want float load and not to overaccelerate.

My experience so far but loving the journey!