AWESOME post Daryl. You should be ashamed that you are not teaching and lowering handicaps in Chicago!!!
Kevin
Originally Posted by Daryl
It's not complicated.
Position the Ball at Lowpoint, because Ball Location determines the Angle of Approach. Widen your Stance to Shoulder Width (important). Grip the Club with your Right Hand only and create the Right Forearm Flying Wedge (Bend that Right Wrist). Turn the Right Hand Flying Wedge until the Clubshaft is On-Plane. Move that assembly into Impact Alignment without "flashing" your Right Hand (Impact in the Turned Alignment). Notice the Clubface remains stable as it closes (Toe passing heel) and very important, please notice that your right Forearm is aligned on the Angle of Approach when the Clubhead reaches Impact.
When your Right Forearm at Impact has reached the Angle of Approach, it's On-Plane and if you were to attach a dowel rod to your Right Forearm it would Point to the Plane line about 15 yards ahead of the Ball while on the TSP and about 5 yards ahead of the Ball if you used the Elbow Plane. (depends on Club Length)
This causes the Clubface to "Close Only" through Impact. If you consistently (persistently) hit Push Shots, it's because you haven't closed the Clubface, which is because your Right Forearm hasn't reached the Angle of Approach, which is because ........of the many possible reasons, it's most likely that you don't know what you should be trying to do. Once you understand what you're trying to do, it's pretty easy to do it.
Don't think that because you brought a "Turned Right Wrist and Right Arm Flying Wedge" into Impact that you haven't "Rolled". You have Rolled! You've "Rolled" around an Axis perpendicular to the Horizontal Plane. And, your Left Forearm Flying Wedge will Roll about the Hinge because of your Flat Left Wrist.
Using the above procedure will allow (Force) your Left Wrist to remain Vertical to the Horizontal Plane through the Impact Interval. And, Very Stable....without flashing your Hands.
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I could be wrong. I have been before, and will be again.
Position the Ball at Lowpoint, because Ball Location determines the Angle of Approach. Widen your Stance to Shoulder Width (important). Grip the Club with your Right Hand only and create the Right Forearm Flying Wedge (Bend that Right Wrist). Turn the Right Hand Flying Wedge until the Clubshaft is On-Plane. Move that assembly into Impact Alignment without "flashing" your Right Hand (Impact in the Turned Alignment). Notice the Clubface remains stable as it closes (Toe passing heel) and very important, please notice that your right Forearm is aligned on the Angle of Approach when the Clubhead reaches Impact.
When your Right Forearm at Impact has reached the Angle of Approach, it's On-Plane and if you were to attach a dowel rod to your Right Forearm it would Point to the Plane line about 15 yards ahead of the Ball while on the TSP and about 5 yards ahead of the Ball if you used the Elbow Plane. (depends on Club Length)
This causes the Clubface to "Close Only" through Impact. If you consistently (persistently) hit Push Shots, it's because you haven't closed the Clubface, which is because your Right Forearm hasn't reached the Angle of Approach, which is because ........of the many possible reasons, it's most likely that you don't know what you should be trying to do. Once you understand what you're trying to do, it's pretty easy to do it.
Don't think that because you brought a "Turned Right Wrist and Right Arm Flying Wedge" into Impact that you haven't "Rolled". You have Rolled! You've "Rolled" around an Axis perpendicular to the Horizontal Plane. And, your Left Forearm Flying Wedge will Roll about the Hinge because of your Flat Left Wrist.
Using the above procedure will allow (Force) your Left Wrist to remain Vertical to the Horizontal Plane through the Impact Interval. And, Very Stable....without flashing your Hands.
I will be dissecting this later. Thanks, D! Everyone.
ICT
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!
Position the Ball at Lowpoint, because Ball Location determines the Angle of Approach. Widen your Stance to Shoulder Width (important). Grip the Club with your Right Hand only and create the Right Forearm Flying Wedge (Bend that Right Wrist). Turn the Right Hand Flying Wedge until the Clubshaft is On-Plane. Move that assembly into Impact Alignment without "flashing" your Right Hand (Impact in the Turned Alignment). Notice the Clubface remains stable as it closes (Toe passing heel) and very important, please notice that your right Forearm is aligned on the Angle of Approach when the Clubhead reaches Impact.
When your Right Forearm at Impact has reached the Angle of Approach, it's On-Plane and if you were to attach a dowel rod to your Right Forearm it would Point to the Plane line about 15 yards ahead of the Ball while on the TSP and about 5 yards ahead of the Ball if you used the Elbow Plane. (depends on Club Length)
This causes the Clubface to "Close Only" through Impact. If you consistently (persistently) hit Push Shots, it's because you haven't closed the Clubface, which is because your Right Forearm hasn't reached the Angle of Approach, which is because ........of the many possible reasons, it's most likely that you don't know what you should be trying to do. Once you understand what you're trying to do, it's pretty easy to do it.
Don't think that because you brought a "Turned Right Wrist and Right Arm Flying Wedge" into Impact that you haven't "Rolled". You have Rolled! You've "Rolled" around an Axis perpendicular to the Horizontal Plane. And, your Left Forearm Flying Wedge will Roll about the Hinge because of your Flat Left Wrist.
Using the above procedure will allow (Force) your Left Wrist to remain Vertical to the Horizontal Plane through the Impact Interval. And, Very Stable....without flashing your Hands.
How does the right forearm reach the Angle of Approach?
I have a few pictures of Standard Address and Impact Fix.
I managed to keep my Stationary Head last night, RFT and hook balls with every club from Standard Address. I hit all my clubs further but it was unnerving to miss so many pins left.
It is really hard to hook a ball on a simulator. From Standard Address, I just RFT'd. Should I bend my right wrist back to start the tracing and then continue to Trace or do I keep the right wrist flat, stiff and RFT or Trace? Is that causing the hook? Is that Angle of Approach the clapping motion that Lynn showed to Lou Holtz? Is that clapping motion achieved with the Hogan motion of returning his elbow to his side? It almost seems like the torso stays more stationary and the arm just RFT's and returns. I just realized I do not really understand the wrist positions other than to elevate both wrists at standard address. UGH!
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According to Mr Furze in "Right Forearm Takeaway:"
3. Start-Up Left/Right wrist Condition - At Address the Left Wrist is Bent and the Right Wrist is Flat, as the club starts back because of Extensor Action through Pressure Point #3 the Left Wrist Flattens and the Right Wrist Bends.
At least I did not "flash" my hands, I don't think. I tried my version of Lynn'd elegant Swing. RFT to shoulder level and a little tilt up with my torso to "Spin, Spin, Spin" the vertically cocked Left wrist. It was amazing to me that such a small slight move could send the ball 210 yards on a simulator.
ICT
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!
Last edited by innercityteacher : 02-05-2011 at 09:41 PM.
How does the right forearm reach the Angle of Approach?
It is really hard to hook a ball on a simulator. From Standard Address, I just RFT'd. Should I bend my right wrist back to start the tracing and then continue to Trace or do I keep the right wrist flat, stiff and RFT or Trace? Is that causing the hook? Is that Angle of Approach the clapping motion that Lynn showed to Lou Holtz? Is that clapping motion achieved with the Hogan motion of returning his elbow to his side? It almost seems like the torso stays more stationary and the arm just RFT's and returns. I just realized I do not really understand the wrist positions other than to elevate both wrists at standard address.
ICT
For a Mid-Iron and Swinging on the Elbow Plane, the Picture, as far as the Right Forearm Angle of Approach, looks about right. 10-2-D Grip?
Yes. Yoda, when he claps his Hands, is demonstrating the Right Forearm returning to the Angle of Approach but, for simplicity, he doesn't always demonstrate the Start-up Swivel. But you have choices: You can Swivel at Start-up, or During the Backstroke, or at the Top (10-18-C #1).
The "Mechanics" of the Start-up Swivel is to Rotate your Right Hand Clockwise before the Backstroke begins (during Start-up). This assumes that you're using the Right Forearm Take-away. The Swivel causes the Sweetspot of the Clubhead to lay against the Swing-Plane along with the Clubshaft. This occurs naturally and easily for a Swinger using 10-18-B Double Wrist Action. But consider this: if the Swing Plane is at 45 degrees, then the Rotation is 45 degrees. That's a very significant amount of Rotation which requires a conscious effort by Swingers using Standard Wrist Action.
The "Mechanics" for the Pre-Impact Swivel do not require a counterclockwise rotation. The Down-Plane straightening of the Right Arm insures that the Clubshaft rotates below the COG of the Clubhead and that the COG of the Clubhead will be Vertically Aligned with the Clubshaft for Impact.
If you're returning your Right Forearm to the proper Angle of Approach for Impact, and if you didn't use a Start-up Swivel, or Swivel enough, the you will Push-Pull the Ball every time. If you're putting side spin on the ball, and I'm assuming that you're set-up is ok, then you're certainly Flashing your Hands.
"How does the right forearm reach the Angle of Approach?" Simple: Armchair Golf, by learning what it means. Position the Ball at Low-Point, Grip the Club in your Right Hand only. FULLY BEND, Level and FULLY SWIVEL your Right Hand/Wrist. Then; WITHOUT "Unbending", "Cocking or Uncocking" and especially without "Rotating" your Wrist counterclockwise, move your right forearm from right to left until the Clubface contacts the Ball. It has a long way to travel. When the Clubface contacts the Ball, then your Right Forearm is on the Angle of Approach for Impact and the Clubface should be imperceptibly almost square to the target.
Angle of Approach, Elbow Plane, Iron. (Steeper Angle)
Angle of Approach, TSP, Driver (Shallow Angle)
How does the Right Forearm participate? I'm in the early stage of producing a video about Right Forearm participation in the Golf Swing for Swingers (and Hitters). I'm having a great time doing it. I named my video series "Five Minute TGM". I'm hoping to produce a few of these "shorts" to demonstrate and explain some of the more basic concepts of TGM. They're becoming "How-to" Videos. In the First video, I've included "How to trace the Plane Line", and "Right Forearm Participation for Hinging" and "Sustaining Clubhead Lag". ALL in five minutes.
Hey innercity, if you, Jerry and KevCarter would like to participate, I'm scheduling the last week of June for shooting (vacation).
I'm free from June 22rd till the 29th when their is a golfing shindig in Hershey PA featuring Ted Fort, Jeff, Yoda, and another PGA qualifier. I have volunteered to work it for the Golf Channel so that I can pursue Winn McMurray. If you can use me during that window, I'll be there.
ICT
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!
You can't afford a wide angle lens that can handle my body, but I can't wait to see your videos!!!
Kevin
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Originally posted by Daryl
If you're returning your Right Forearm to the proper Angle of Approach for Impact, and if you didn't use a Start-up Swivel, or Swivel enough, the you will Push-Pull the Ball every time.
If you're putting side spin on the ball, and I'm assuming that you're set-up is ok, then you're certainly Flashing your Hands.
I am pushing/pulling. I do not have a clue as to the Start-up Swivel so the odds are I am not using it or not using it enough. If I do this video with you, D, you cannot erase what Lynn will show me in April. That would be cruel. So we have to video a "before" and an "enlightened" artificial hip/educated hand!
I am going to look up a "Startup-Swivel," to see what I have been missing.
ICT
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!
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