The Downstroke Pivot is characterized by On Plane Right ShoulderTurn (toward the Ball) as led by the HipTurn (motion) and Action (work). This Pivot puts the Right Elbow On Plane, and, therefore, the Right Forearm (and #3 Presssure Point) also On Plane (pointing at the Plane Line).
All this is prelude to Release. That is, the Left Arm overtaking the Right Shoulder Turn; the Right Elbow straightening; the Left Wrist Uncocking; and the Left Hand Rolling. In other words . . .
The Pivot Delivers the Loaded Power Package (including its bent Right Elbow) to Release. Then, the independent motion of the Arms, indeed, the entire Power Package, continues that Delivery from Release (via the straightening of the Right Elbow) to the end of the Follow-through.
Im still noodling this one over: When does the Right Elbow/Arm get back on plane going down?
Its on plane at Fix, assuming a RFFW. Its on plane at Impact assuming a RFFW. Its not on the Inclined Plane at Top (the plane of the Right Wrist Bend, the RFFW is still intact).
Yes Jerry, the left hip slides parallel to the
target line while hips are still turned. This
sets the right shoulder on plane provided the
hands stay put.
Yes Jerry, the left hip slides parallel to the
target line while hips are still turned. This
sets the right shoulder on plane provided the
hands stay put.
Right you are, Donn.
In the Backstroke, the Right Shoulder Turns 'Flat Back' toward the Inclined Plane. At the Top (Hands Shoulder High), it joins the Hands On Plane. From there, even at the End (Hands beyond Right Shoulder High), it initates their On Plane Acceleration toward the Ball.
But . . .
The Shoulder is servant to the Hip Turn, and the Hands are servant to the Shoulder.
At Start-Down, the Right Hip must 'clear' -- left and inwards as the Shoulder stays back -- and thus pull the Lagging Shoulder Downplane. Only then can the Shoulder direct the Hands and their straight-line Lag Pressure Thrust towards the Ball.
This is the stumbling block few surmount. Almost always, the Right Shoulder turns off (above) the Plane, taking the Hands with it and condemning the golfer to a steep, 'above Plane' Impact and its stifling of the Right Arm drive. Hence the high handicaps that dominate amateur golf.
As always, Educated Hands (and their intent to direct Lag Pressure Thrust toward the Baseline and Ball) are the key.
So the "clearing" of the Right Hip in Startdown is a Slide with a Delayed Turn, is that right Lynn? And at the same representing the Hips pull of the Shoulders in the Pivot Train? As opposed to a Hip Turn representing the Hips pulling the Shoulders?
So the "clearing" of the Right Hip in Startdown is a Slide with a Delayed Turn, is that right Lynn? And at the same representing the Hips pull of the Shoulders in the Pivot Train? As opposed to a Hip Turn representing the Hips pulling the Shoulders?
This is a very confusing question. When does this slide take place, is it the period from the top to the end of the backswing which is how I think of when watching Hogan.
This is a very confusing question. When does this slide take place, is it the period from the top to the end of the backswing which is how I think of when watching Hogan.
The Hip Slide precedes the Start Down, the period of Shoulder Acceleration from the Top, i.e., the end of the Backstroke when all Hand Motion has ceased.
The Hip Slide precedes the Start Down, the period of Shoulder Acceleration from the Top, i.e., the end of the Backstroke when all Hand Motion has ceased.
Yoda do you include the slide in your Startdown waggles or just start with your weight already left? I fall sometimes fall into the habit of Sliding and Waggling at the same time which cant be good.
So the "clearing" of the Right Hip in Startdown is a Slide with a Delayed Turn, is that right Lynn? And at the same representing the Hips pull of the Shoulders in the Pivot Train? As opposed to a Hip Turn representing the Hips pulling the Shoulders?
The Hips pull the Shoulders Down Plane. The minimal Hip Slide -- just enough to get the Weight to the Left Foot -- allows the Right Shoulder to remain On Plane during the Start Down. Then, in full Strokes, the Hip Turn/Action thrusts the Shoulder Downplane toward the Ball, thus providing the initial Acceleration and Delivery of the Loaded Power Package to Release.
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