My question about the rear end moving toward the target relates to the backswing. I was taught that the left hip and cheek are not allowed to get closer to the target on the backswing. This is the case even if the head doesn't move closer to the target. As I play around with a pivot that keeps my head in the middle, it seems like the only way to execute that move is to allow the cheek to move down the line. I admit this looks more Hoganesque, but it feels unstable and weak. I am also a little paranoid about reverse-pivoting, so maybe these sensations are a mental constuct.
In regards to the right forarm, you comment that it should be at 90d to the shaft at the top. Where to I stand in this relation? It looks to me like my elbow is pointed too much toward vertical. Do I need to let that go out a little? Will that make it harder to get my elbow to my hip in the downswing?
I did a search for the right forarm pickup. Let me know if my interpretation sounds accurate. The right forarm starts the motion and traces the plane line. I should apply extensor action to keep the left arm gently taught. The right forarm should appear to stay above my left arm much longer than it currently does. Let me know your thoughts on that. It is a world away from what I'm doing, and I have no idea if and how it will work!
Also, could someone help me understand the plane line? I gather that it is not just the target line. Does the plane line work inside the target line?
Also, what do people mean when they refer to the right arm being perpendicular to the plane? I've seen this comment a few times.
One more (sorry) - EdZ mentioned hitting balls out to right field and hooking them back in. Easy enough if I tilt and flip! However, what should I work on to make sure I meet the FLW condition and to induce me to ROLL my wrists over? From my pics you can see that I hang on the whole way and never get the club back on plane after impact.
Looks like I was quite close to the handicap prediction at '15'! Are there prizes? LOL...
I have inserted the references for you to both see the pictures as well as read the explanation. When you see the pictures please remember 2-R.
Originally Posted by roll - gybe
cool, thanks for the response.
My question about the rear end moving toward the target relates to the backswing. I was taught that the left hip and cheek are not allowed to get closer to the target on the backswing. This is the case even if the head doesn't move closer to the target. As I play around with a pivot that keeps my head in the middle, it seems like the only way to execute that move is to allow the cheek to move down the line. I admit this looks more Hoganesque, but it feels unstable and weak. I am also a little paranoid about reverse-pivoting, so maybe these sensations are a mental constuct. Please refer to the pictures in Chapter 8 and 9-3
In regards to the right forarm, you comment that it should be at 90d to the shaft at the top. Your elbow should point more to the ground at the top. For hitters, their elbow should point more behind them. These are general rules of thumbs.
Where to I stand in this relation? It looks to me like my elbow is pointed too much toward vertical. Do I need to let that go out a little? Will that make it harder to get my elbow to my hip in the downswing? Not if you have cleared the hip correctly.
I did a search for the right forarm pickup. Let me know if my interpretation sounds accurate. The right forarm starts the motion and traces the plane line. I should apply extensor action to keep the left arm gently taught. The right forarm should appear to stay above my left arm much longer than it currently does. No, if you have set the Right Forearm on plane during address, it should always be below the left forearm. Again, study the pictures in 9-2. Let me know your thoughts on that. It is a world away from what I'm doing, and I have no idea if and how it will work!
Look at 10-6-B #1 and #2. The Right Forearm Pickup is:
1) Lay your RF on the plane.
2) Slide your RF up to the end of your backstroke as if you are taking a swing.
3) Add the left hand and do the same thing.
That is the RF Pickup
Also, could someone help me understand the plane line? I gather that it is not just the target line. Does the plane line work inside the target line? Please look at 10-5
Also, what do people mean when they refer to the right arm being perpendicular to the plane? I've seen this comment a few times. I have not seen that before and would need to see the context in which it was used to give a reasonable answer.
One more (sorry) - EdZ mentioned hitting balls out to right field and hooking them back in. Easy enough if I tilt and flip! However, what should I work on to make sure I meet the FLW condition and to induce me to ROLL my wrists over? Rhythm and Hinge Action, per 2-G. From my pics you can see that I hang on the whole way and never get the club back on plane after impact. You can refer the Kelley 5 thread as well as the EDz Drills for a number of drills that you can work on!
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