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Old 03-24-2005, 08:53 AM
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Interpretation Should Not Be Required
Originally Posted by DDL
I interpreted the flattening of the right wrist as a method to train the pivot, specifically the left hip to rotate more and faster, ahead of the hands. Extreme hands controlled pivot. Hands and pivot feed off of each other. Trying to flatten the right wrist will cause the hips to rotate faster, and the faster rotation of the hips will prevent throwaway. I never got the impression he espoused a flat right wrist during impact. Just demonstrating the importance of clearing the left hip as soon and as much as possible.
I understand your interpretation. All I am saying is that there should be no need for it!

The whole Star System of G.O.L.F. is based on Precision Mechanics being Translated -- not interpreted -- into Identifiable Feels. Golf Instruction should require an absolute minimum of "interpretation" -- that is why Homer Kelley invented his unique G.O.L.F. vocabulary based on simple dictionary English. This is especially true when it comes to interpreting instruction that says "Undo the (Right Wrist) Bend through Impact." The disclaimer "You won't be able to" (because of the pivot) neither negates nor justifies the instruction to do so.

Once again, I reiterate my own experience with this instruction: The video specifically says to try to "undo" the right wrist Bend through Impact. Well, I could. And did. Repeatedly. With predictable results.

The incontrovertible fact is that the video recommends the player attempt a Horizontal Motion of the Right Wrist through Impact. And this simply is not a move taught by Homer Kelley in his book The Golfing Machine.
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