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Old 01-19-2005, 06:45 PM
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Re: The Aft Left Thumb
Originally Posted by Yoda

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But -- and here's the key -- you need to leave behind the popular teaching that states the Left Thumb and Forefinger 'webbing' needs to be closed. The best Thrust Support through Impact requires an Aft Left Thumb, and this mandates a slightly separated Thumb and Forefinger. It is the only way to maintain both the Aft Thumb and the Vertical Wrist). This is an important point, one that I soon will illustrate using still photos or video or both.

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Lynn,

Congratulations on establishing your website! I look forward with great anticipation to your efforts here, and am appreciative for your past efforts on other boards.

Regarding the above.... I was concerned about my grip as I thought there were 3 parts to the puzzle. Vertical wrist, anterior left thumb, and traditional "webbing" of the index finger and thumb. Spent an afternoon trying to fit that all together. And couldn't do it.

I went with what I had read about the wrist and thumb. It felt right for my Hit. So I stayed with it. It's good to get validation of it. Thanks.

This is going to be cool.
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