Don't over do it...
 

I think that extensor action is one of those "use just enough" type of things. Use too much, and you will introduce tension and impede the swing. Extensor action itself, when done properly, won't hinder the swing; rather, it keeps the inert left arm in check, preventing you from needing to make compesations, and maintaining the radius of the hands.

Very true. If you try to extend too far out you lose the "up" dimension of your swing and overdo the "back" dimension. I try to maximize the back dimension as much as I can without hindering my turn and power.

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Extensor action is exclusively the steady effort to straighten the bent right arm. This stretches but does not move the left arm and produces a structural rigidity that is a strong deterent to collapse under the stresses of acceleration and impact. homer kelley

My opinion on "just enough" is dependent on tricep strength. Of the thousand golf swings I see each year would say the vast majority lack extensor action. However, someone like Wesly Walls, an x football player, has plenty. He has great strength in his right tricep and utilization for him is "just enough."

For the average player I feel it should be a Heck of a lot of push. Lynn talks about playing tug-a-war with the club. I personally like to feel a literal muscle "burn" when working on it because my previous stroke pattern had very little extensor action.

So the component of extensor action will vary in "feelings" among players based on physiology. Take a look at 12-3-0, it is mentioned SIX times! homer is saying "hello guys, take a look at this, it might be important."

Sustain your extensor action,

Left Arm Checkrein Action
 

Actually, the opposite is true: The effortless Checkrein Action of the Left Arm (which serves by just 'being there') restrains the continuous Extensor Action of the Right (6-B-1-0). In other words, by serving as its leash, the Left Arm keeps the otherwise unruly Right Arm 'in check.'

The Action derives its name from the short checkrein on a bridle that prevents a horse from lowering his head.

Straightening Right Arm At the Top
 

At the Top...assuming wedges are intact. If I were to drop my Left Arm would the resulting straightening Right Arm straighten back or straighten in, or straighten back, up, and in? In other words, what is the direction of travel of my Right Hand without the Checkrein?

And while I am at it...is the stretching (of the Left Arm) with the base of the right palm, the right index finger and right thumb, or both or either?

Thanks much.

PChandler

The On Plane Motion Of The Un-Checkreined Right Hand
 

The separated Right Hand would continue its On Plane Motion -- Up, Back and In.

I use Pressure Point #1 -- the heel of the Right Hand against the Left Hand thumb -- to stretch the Left Arm (only). If you want to stretch the entire Primary Lever Assembly -- the Left Arm and Club -- into line (as in an Extensor Action Takeaway), then you would use Pressure Point #3 (the Right Forefinger) to pull on the Clubshaft.

Extensor Action Take-away?

Extensor Action Takeaway
 

The Extensor Action Takeaway Flattens during Start Up the Bent Left Wrist of Adjusted Address. As the Loading Action, the move can be strong enough to actually 'throw' the Club all the way to the Top.

Re: Extensor Action Takeaway
 

Mr. Green Genes,

Could you please expand on the above post? Also, what are the differences between using PP3 vs. PP1?

Thanks!

B