[Yoda]

VJ went on to say that in his new impact he is now "on top of the ball, not behind it." and "Since my approach angle is so much better, my move through the hitting zone is devoid of compensations like leaning back or letting go of the club with my right hand (although you’ll still see me do that from time to time). Now I’m more on top of the ball—my head is really into the shot. More important, I’m in better balance, which has had a positive impact on my release and finish positions......I never stop turning.

[Bold emphasis by Yoda.]

In 1687, Sir Issac Newton defined the Laws of Force and Motion. Those who would violate them -- golfer and non-golfer -- do so at their own peril. As was the case in all the earth's history.

In the instant study: The Centered [Head] Pivot is most congruent to the Centered [Arc] Golf Stroke (1-L-#1 and #2). V. J. has discovered this, as has Tiger.

These Laws test our finest PGA TOUR players . . .

Not vice versa.



Remember, the Ball is where the Ball is. Except on the tee or when afforded relief, you cannot change it. Similarly, you are where you are. So, if when positioning your own Golfing Machine, you choose to locate the Ball in the 'middle' of your Stance, your Centered Head will now be 'over' the Ball. On the other hand, if you choose to locate the Ball in front of or behind your Centered Head, then your Head will be either 'behind' the Ball or 'in front' of it. Bottom line: Let your Centered Head Position dictate relative Ball Location, and ignore the cliche "stay behind the ball".

Yes, as explained, there is a casual relationship between the Head and the Ball. But, the key is not to keep the "Head behind the ball." Instead, through Impact, the real key is to . . .

Keep the Head and the Ball behind the HANDS.

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