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A total motion to the end is what most players - at least swingers - do. But I have been thinking (it doesn't actually hurt!). There is more control in an acquired motion than a total motion (especially when it goes to the end), right? Why not just use acquired motions for the longer shots as well? (Allen Doyle)

I have seen Jeff Hull on video hitting 240 yards with an acquired motin on his knees, so most of the power seems to be from the armswing itself and not so much what the body does in addition.

If one's problems are from the the top/end, why not just make the swing shorter (and more compact) and get at least this part of the swing right and not deal so much with a total motion for the time being..? It's worth a try in my case..

I might add: At my home course we have a 150 y par 3 hole over water (120y) to an elevated green. I usually use a 6 iron and a total motion which almost always gives a high shot with a little fade or worse: slice. Last time I took a 2 hybrid and made an easy acquired motion and the ball landed in the middle of the green, but it rolled to the fringe at the back. But it felt controlled and easy to do. Mind you I have only tried this once...