[golfbulldog]

In watching professional swings. I have noticed something.

Players with more forward hip slide on the downswing tend to have a sweepier release, while those who have little apparent hip slide look to have a snappier release.

I noticed this when we were discussing the differences between Zach & Boo.

Does the amount of hip slide on the downswing "pre-determine" the type of release we have?

How about discussing the issue of balance in release and hip slide....

I think that if I slide to the target too much (weight going towards target)...then there is a natural reflex to stay in balance... and that means throwing something in the other direction to maintain your sense of balance.... and for many that means throwing the clubhead away from the target...an early release and ...probably off plane as well.... so exaccerbating balance problems...

It always fascinated mem how Hogans targetwards hip slide is combined with his hands moving away from the target... i think that this can be thought of as a balance thing... he might feel the pressure in his feet move to the left foot more than the right...but his sense of Centre of gravity - i think / hypothesise - is fairly central...maybe....

Look at Hogan at End of backswing


Note the position of his pp3 in relation to his right foot. About 2-3 inches target side of right foot instep.

Look at Hogan into his downswing move/transition finished and note his PP3 has moved about 2-3 inxhes away from the target and lies level with right instep...I think that this is balance related.


The photos were not (as far as I know) a single sequence, and so are open to critisism about camera angles etc... so...try it...do your slide and compare an "early release feel" with a "hands away from target feel"... only one of the above allows you to maintain a sense of balance into the downswing IMO...