I love V.J.s book in regard to its theories about low point, center of gravity, axis of rotation, sequencing and the science behind it. The arguement for it describing the missing link in the Hogan secret is interesting but secondary in my opinion.
For me, V.J.s move is the most usable of all the secrets revealed to date. I've tried most of them, with the exception of the John Schlee "make your two arms one big arm" which never made it out of the airport I read the book in.
The Venturi photo tells me that he is familar with the "missing link" move. I'd be interested in his views and what Hogan might have said about it. Did you notice the caption below it where he says he "is giving Willie Mays a few pointers". This suggests to me that the move is high on his list of tips. Has anyone ever heard Venturi commenting on it in the past? You'd think he would unless he had good reason to not to.