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"All non-symetrical body movements are reflected in reaction forces- that is, forces of support from the ground on which one stands." Sven Carlsoo- Dept of Anatomy- Stockholm Sweden

Because of the rotary nature of the golf swing- you've got tremendous reaction forces going on- so I understand that issue, but I guess I'm unsure of the essence of your post- could you clarify. Specifically, these two sections:


1) "from the ground to be transferred through the feet all the way up through the pivot to the shoulders, which drive the arms"- If you were to end the first paragraph before this section- I follow it completely- but this last section throws me and I just need you to clarify exactly what your saying.

2) "it seems that you want to pull or push against something with the hands, yet the body moves from the ground up first"

By clarifying the above two sections- I may be able to understand the third thing I was uncertain of- but just in case, I'll ask it here ahead of time- Did you disagree with something in my previous post? I think so, but was not 100% sure.

Thanks for the feedback in advance.

Mike O.

Thanks for the attention.

For (1), it's just my idea of how the force and body movements flow during a swing, which might relate to the three quotes made earlier by Tongzilla.

For (2), again, I believe the body movement is the result/"effect" of (or reaction to) the intention (or the "cause"). In other words, there is an intention behind every concious body movement.

The "body movement" can be observed and analized by the viewers (but not the player in action without looking into a mirror or monitor) or felt by the player (maybe by the viwers) with certain attention.

Unless shared, however, the "intention" can hardly be known to the outsider. Even the player him/herself sometimes is confused. No wonder people get shocked all the time when viewing their own swings.

I believe "knowing what happens (or what is supposed to happen)" is one thing, "making it happen" is the other.