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Been working hard lately on a decent backswing pivot using an RFT and a good transition, dropping the right shoulder down and keeping my back to the target

Indeed I feel like I get to the position shown in the bottom left picture pretty well

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/gallery...Yoda_Hogan.jpg

HOWEVER, from that point Im really struggling. Im not sure how to get through the ball and release properly and end up hitting blocks or high pushes. To save that on the course I flip and fight a hook

What should I learn to get from that pre impact position with an open clubface and a bent right arm to get through the ball correctly without using my hands? Finish swivel?

Work on some plane drills (strap two flashlights end to end and trace a straight line). Chances are good your plane is currently pointed out to the right and/or your ball position is off (too far back).