Except with Zero #3 Accumulator, the stretch (Non-Accelerating Thrust) of Extensor Action -- whether executed by Pressure Point #3 or #1 or both -- is not On Plane, i.e., toward the Impact Plane Line. Instead, it is Below Plane -- in the direction the Left Arm is pointing.
Could the incorrect directional application of extensor action (i.e. directing it toward the plane line rather than below plane) cause the club to get too flat from start down into release? Although I'm able to go from start up to top staying nicely on plane, I've always fought a tendency to have the club move under-plane from start down to release (a Sergio like motion). I just grabbed a club trying to feel proper extensor action, and I can see that my natural tendency is to direct that stretching direction toward the plane line.
Could the incorrect directional application of extensor action (i.e. directing it toward the plane line rather than below plane) cause the club to get too flat from start down into release? Although I'm able to go from start up to top staying nicely on plane, I've always fought a tendency to have the club move under-plane from start down to release (a Sergio like motion). I just grabbed a club trying to feel proper extensor action, and I can see that my natural tendency is to direct that stretching direction toward the plane line.
CG
Trace your toe line with your extensor action and monitor where your HANDS are for plane angle. You will notice this will get your plane angle closer to where it should be and not as flat as you describe.
Interesting note - I was watching Lori Kane yesterday on the range at Kingsmill and noted that she was basically having this exact issue (too flat of plane) - and this lead to a small amount of 'round housing' - the only shot she could hit well was a blocked out slight fade or a 'very' solid and strong pull draw.
And all she needed was to get her plane angle up a bit.
What her caddy was showing her was making the problem worse (horizontal swings, very 'round' motion)
Forget about the club - the HANDS are what should be monitored per 5-0.
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Trace your toe line with your extensor action and monitor where your HANDS are for plane angle. You will notice this will get your plane angle closer to where it should be and not as flat as you describe.
Interesting note - I was watching Lori Kane yesterday on the range at Kingsmill and noted that she was basically having this exact issue (too flat of plane) - and this lead to a small amount of 'round housing' - the only shot she could hit well was a blocked out slight fade or a 'very' solid and strong pull draw.
And all she needed was to get her plane angle up a bit.
What her caddy was showing her was making the problem worse (horizontal swings, very 'round' motion)
Forget about the club - the HANDS are what should be monitored per 5-0.
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EdZ, and others,
What do you do for the MANY players that come down the other way... TOO STEEP?
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EdZ, and others,
What do you do for the MANY players that come down the other way... TOO STEEP?
Depends on the cause, be it:
setup (high right forearm)
underplane/over roll backswing
bad Rhythm ("starting to hit")
Generally, drills which focus on the 'out' of "down, out and forward" or the 'down' while keeping the shoulders from opening too quickly.
Pump drill etc.
Left hand only or right hand off through impact.
Clearing the right hip going back, or even an 'exaggerated' FULL ROLL, which gets them to hit solid pulls, and then add the 'out to first base' or Wally Armstrong's "Kicking a soccer ball" images to get them hitting the inside of the ball and sweep hooks.
Lots of potential variables and solutions depending on the student and their specific trends.
__________________
"Support the On Plane Swinging Force in Balance"
"we have no friends, we have no enemies, we have only teachers"
Simplicity buffs, see 5-0, 1-L, 2-0 A and B 10-2-B, 4-D, 6B-1D, 6-B-3-0-1, 6-C-1, 6-E-2
Trace your toe line with your extensor action and monitor where your HANDS are for plane angle. You will notice this will get your plane angle closer to where it should be and not as flat as you describe.
Interesting note - I was watching Lori Kane yesterday on the range at Kingsmill and noted that she was basically having this exact issue (too flat of plane) - and this lead to a small amount of 'round housing' - the only shot she could hit well was a blocked out slight fade or a 'very' solid and strong pull draw.
And all she needed was to get her plane angle up a bit.
What her caddy was showing her was making the problem worse (horizontal swings, very 'round' motion)
Forget about the club - the HANDS are what should be monitored per 5-0.
Good suggestion Ed. I just tried that sensation out and it looks like it has potential. I still haven't gotten myself to totally trust "monitoring my hands", even though I know better.
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