Is there really a difference between address and impact fix with the shoulder stroke? With everything zeroed out except the #4 acc how would impact differ from address?
Is there really a difference between address and impact fix with the shoulder stroke? With everything zeroed out except the #4 acc how would impact differ from address?
Comet
Admin warning - I'm very comfortable talking about full swings, but I'm lost right now with putting so take this with a grain of salt. In a shoulder only stroke, theoretically the right shoulder would be lower at impact than address. But then again, that may only apply to follow through since the ball is positioned under the rotational point of the stroke (I think VJ mentioned upper spine)and there is no need for axis tilt.
I'll check out the yellow book here shortly. First I have to go challenge Trig in a game of 21 on the putting green. If I'm going to figure this out, I need to do it under pressure!
Admin warning - I'm very comfortable talking about full swings, but I'm lost right now with putting so take this with a grain of salt. In a shoulder only stroke, theoretically the right shoulder would be lower at impact than address. But then again, that may only apply to follow through since the ball is positioned under the rotational point of the stroke (I think VJ mentioned upper spine)and there is no need for axis tilt.
I'll check out the yellow book here shortly. First I have to go challenge Trig in a game of 21 on the putting green. If I'm going to figure this out, I need to do it under pressure!
Bagger
Fair enough. I have a feeling you may have answered my question with your last response in that the thorasic spinal region is the "pivot point" in a shoulder stroke and the ball is played in the middle of your stance.
Good luck with the 21. Isn't this Texas weather incredible??? (Of course we could use a little rain!)
I'm still thinking about this. There is lag in a putting stroke and the hands should lead through impact. So if at address the hands are not in their impact location, there may be a slight difference between impact fix and address.
The light bulbs are dim...maybe our swing coaches will chime in to light this one up.
I'm still thinking about this. There is lag in a putting stroke and the hands should lead through impact. So if at address the hands are not in their impact location, there may be a slight difference between impact fix and address.
The light bulbs are dim...maybe our swing coaches will chime in to light this one up.
Rest easy, friend Bagger, help is on the way. I've sent photos up to Trig and will put up my own 12-5-1 Putting Stroke just as soon as he shows me how to load'em in the post.
Rest easy, friend Bagger, help is on the way. I've sent photos up to Trig and will put up my own 12-5-1 Putting Stroke just as soon as he shows me how to load'em in the post.
I'm feeling better after going three rounds of 21 with Trig. I'm a better shoulder stroker than right arm stroker. 10-3-G Pick, with a 10-3-H Paw Basic Minor stroke. I use a practice stroke to make sure there is no wobble in the takeaway and to check that angle hinging is in effect. Then make sure I get a good follow-through.
Comet - yep, gotta love playing golf in shorts this time of year. I'm a former West Coast guy that got here as soon as I could.
Yoda - I'll PM you regarding attaching pictures. It's as easy as this...
In a shoulder only stroke, theoretically the right shoulder would be lower at impact than address. But then again, that may only apply to follow through since the ball is positioned under the rotational point of the stroke (I think VJ mentioned upper spine)and there is no need for axis tilt. 
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