Hitting has long been misunderstood, ignored, and discounted, even in TGM circles. So, I knew that there were concepts that I was missing from previous instruction and that I had a long road ahead. I started looking at the Angle of Approach Delivery Line, because of 6-H-0, #10. Also, Homer spoke at length about AADL in another Master's class. So, I became totally intrigued with 2-J-3.
I wanted to understand the geometry, and I knew that the clubhead had to (visually) move in a straight line. The only way that I could fathom the clubhead moving in a visual straight line and the circular orbit of the clubhead staying intact was for the eyes to be on the Plane of the clubhead orbit. In the beginning, I was troubled as the Plane seemed to be steeper than anything I knew to be acceptable. ("It's steep, now remember. For this reason, you can't point at the line with the clubshaft. To point at the line with the right forearm, it's going to be a steeper plane. This procedure is very upright. Actually, it's a vertical plane for the clubhead, (slight pause), slightly inclined."
Then, I had issues with the Clubshaft. I didn't want to violate any of the 21 commandments in 1-L. But, the geometry left 1-L, #5 & #6 in jeopardy. His quotes verified my beliefs: "You're not concerned with the clubshaft. The clubshaft seems to be immaterial. It represents a clubhead plane rather than a clubshaft plane. Line momentum of the clubhead."
Hey Ted I tried Hitting once......ONCE!!!!!!- Sissy Swinger
Long time lurker who saw Lynn about 15 months ago.
I had a long way to go, but got a foundation that would help me get there. What I've struggled with and realized with this thread is I am a hitter through and through. The extension of my right elbow as I move to impact fix is absolutely my downswing key.
What I didn't realize I was struggling with was where my hands went. I read Clampett's book and forever had been told about tracing the delivery line. Reading this thread and that I should focus on the angle of approach and cover that instead of tracing the plane line made a HUGE difference in my stroke.
At the range yesterday and on the course today, I was consistently striping the ball without the thin shots or pulls I fought before. It was like my swing had a natural path. I'm still going through the 'rub the stomach while patting the head' adjustment to the new delivery path being a subconscious thought, but this was huge.
I feel SO much more prepared for my next session with Lynn. Unfortunately our schedules don't mesh in January. The good news is I picked up Atlanta as a territory, so I should be able to get out there on a much more regular basis.
I feel SO much more prepared for my next session with Lynn. Unfortunately our schedules don't mesh in January. The good news is I picked up Atlanta as a territory, so I should be able to get out there on a much more regular basis.
Ed,
Just because I'm teaching in Orlando the week of your Atlanta visit doesn't mean you have to forego help in The Swamp. Drop Ted Fort a PM and arrange a lesson with him. Nobody knows Hitting better than Ted, and you will definitely benefit from his instruction.
Just because I'm teaching in Orlando the week of your Atlanta visit doesn't mean you have to forego help in The Swamp. Drop Ted Fort a PM and arrange a lesson with him. Nobody knows Hitting better than Ted, and you will definitely benefit from his instruction.
There's nothing like getting the vote of confidence from THE MAN, HIMSELF. I appreciate it and would be glad to help.
Just because I'm teaching in Orlando the week of your Atlanta visit doesn't mean you have to forego help in The Swamp. Drop Ted Fort a PM and arrange a lesson with him. Nobody knows Hitting better than Ted, and you will definitely benefit from his instruction.
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