1) A “Flat” Left Wrist
2) A Clubhead Lag Pressure Point
3) A Straight Plane Line
There are 3 major concepts in TGM:
1) Hinge Action : Clubface control
2) Angular Motion : Clubhead control
3) The Inclined Plane : Clubshaft and sweetspot control
The golfstroke is the Hinge Action (2-G) of an Angular Motion (2-K) operating on an Inclined Plane (2-F).
The means to change a circle into a straight line while circling on an inclinced plane.
The golfstoke is about inscribing near perfect circles with the orbiting clubhead on the face of an inclined plane while simultaneously sustaining lag pressure on the clubshaft and controlling the clubface thru impact.
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Zone #1 - Body - Provides balance throughout the swing.
Zone #2 - Arms - Provide the speed and power of the swing.
Zone #3 - Hands - Give the shot direction.
If you're having balance problems, work on your pivot.
If you're having distance problems, swing the arms faster (in conjunction with your pivot).
If you're having direction problems, focus on your hands.
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The Stressed Clubshaft (Clubhead Control and Power) . . . .
The Flat Left Wrist (Clubface Control and Rhythm) . . .
The Straight Plane Line (Clubshaft Control and the Inclined Plane of Motion).
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Your Stroke Pattern is your Motion. (12-1-0 or 12-2-0). Basic (12-5-1), Acquired (12-5-2) and Total (12-5-3). The Motion makes the Shots. As the Motion improves, Shots improve -- not vice versa (12-0).
So, make the Motion. Let the Motion make the Shots.
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The Hinge Action must remain the responsibility of the Flat Left Wrist, not the Right Forearm Flying Wedge. Repeat after me the following TGM mantra:
Left Hand -- ClubFACE (Alignment).
Right Hand -- ClubHEAD (Acceleration and Guidance).
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The SECRET OF GOLF is not a position - it’s a PRESSURE!
The Golfing Machine is about making thoughtful and knowledgeable Choices leading to the ultimate goal of having an Uncompensated Stroke Pattern.
The three all-encompassing Primary Concepts on which all details can be easily attached as they surface - The Hinge Action (2-G) of an Angular Motion (2-K) operating on an Inclined Plane (2-F)
We shouldn’t be trying to make the clubhead go in a straight line – through impact or anywhere else. And we certainly shouldn’t be trying to hold the clubface square to the target.
The clubhead moves in a curve through impact, not a straight line. And the clubface is constantly closing, not staying square.
Homer's easy test for being on plane is ridiculously simple...a five year old can tell if he is on plane or not! In golf it is polite to point!
Geometrically, the Snap Load [late Left Wrist Loading Action] is most efficient.
-- Homer Kelley
Give me a flat left wrist, a lag pressure point and a straight plane line, I can teach anyone to play golf
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3-F-6 EXECUTION All quick, jerky and wobbly motions are improper execution. Neither the Hands nor the Club are flipped or swished around haphazardly. The ideal – even with an Automatic Release – is to be very deliberate, positive and Heavy. Never Dainty. Shorten the Stroke, slow the Stroke or delay the Release until a positive Clubhead Lag can give the hands a heavy Clubhead to drive (or swing) against the ball – at all speeds. See 6-F. Erratic execution indicates loss of Rhythm (2-G).
And a flimsy Power Package structure indicates lack of Extensor Action (6-B-1-D) and/or neglect of the Flying Wedges (6-B-3-0). Or faulty Translation. Or, it may be that you are attempting to incorporate incompatible Components as discussed in Chapters 1-K and 13. Any procedure - whether Practicing or Playing – that procedure slow that produces awkward or un-golf-like positions or motions is being misapplied. Go back and get it straight immediately – starting with 3-0 and 3-B. Learning step-by-step – start with 3-0 and 3-b. Learning step-by-step to maintain the essential Geometry per 5-0, under all conditions, alone leads to a MASTER’S level of execution. That is – with and without Wristcock, with and without #3 Accumulator, with any Hinging, with any Plane Line Combination (10-5) from any Ball Location, Hitting or Swinging, with Right Forearm Takeaway (7-3) and with a motionless Right Wrist.
Time it takes to learn these key alignments: 15 seconds
Benefit: Lifetime
Time it takes to learn the "Heavy Hit" (ala Extensor Action) : 15 seconds
Benefit: Lifetime
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