Assuming we're on the same page, we're talkin about a few inches of head movement here. (if we're still talking about a Centered motion..."base of neck" Center)
It really feels like nothing to me (err at least not like that)...
A few inches is the difference between the sweet spot and a shank or even whiff. The difference between compression of the ball and hitting behind the ball. Inches are significant in the golf swing.
That said I think Jim Hardy was onto something when he said those that swing their arms upright (i.e. Watson) would benefit from some weight shift and consequent lateral head movement in the backswing (to give the arms enough time to swing down in the downswing) and those that swing their arms flatter (i.e. Hogan) should keep their weight centered and the head should not move.
As an aside I believe a really upright arm swing plane is less than ideal, but certainly works great for some.
Matt
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The reason you can't sustain the lag is because you are so eager to make the club move fast (a reaction to the intent of "hitting it far"). So on a full shot you throw it away too early, which doesn't happen for your short chip. (bts)
A few inches is the difference between the sweet spot and a shank or even whiff. The difference between compression of the ball and hitting behind the ball. Inches are significant in the golf swing.
That said I think Jim Hardy was onto something when he said those that swing their arms upright (i.e. Watson) would benefit from some weight shift and consequent lateral head movement in the backswing (to give the arms enough time to swing down in the downswing) and those that swing their arms flatter (i.e. Hogan) should keep their weight centered and the head should not move.
As an aside I believe a really upright arm swing plane is less than ideal, but certainly works great for some.
Matt
Not to beat a dead horse... but chin position is a primary reason for that difference. A non-swiveled chin forces the body to move off center in order to complete a full turn with the upright arm swing. Those who swing their arms flatter don't have as much of a 'collision' with the shoulder/chin and/or lesser arm/shoulder turn, so it isn't as big a factor.
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A few inches is the difference between the sweet spot and a shank or even whiff. The difference between compression of the ball and hitting behind the ball. Inches are significant in the golf swing.
Yes they are significant....and also are in this. You are right in that sense.
But this goes back to the "is it really that simple?" argument.
i.e. is it that simple that if the "Stationary Post" moves precision is lost? (flat-out)
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And besides, I only referenced the significance of a few inches in regards to the FEEL of head movement. I was saying that I didn't think the feel was very significant. I think the body position is tho.
It's arguable tho. (both of those points)
Anyway...I have not whiffed in a real long time, I'll tell you that buddy.
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That said I think Jim Hardy was onto something when he said those that swing their arms upright (i.e. Watson) would benefit from some weight shift and consequent lateral head movement in the backswing (to give the arms enough time to swing down in the downswing) and those that swing their arms flatter (i.e. Hogan) should keep their weight centered and the head should not move.
I don't understand the logic in that.
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