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Dont get too far away , we're close to calling in a life line here.

Lynn, Homer's appreciation for and definition of the Elbow Plane evolved over the editions, I believe. The paragraph Hungry Bear astutely referenced from the 6th seems to be incongruous with the definition of the Elbow Plane from the 6th in regard to there being a range of possible Plane Angles for the Elbow Plane. At least as I read it. Maybe I read wrong. It is consistent with the definition of the Elbow Plane from the first edition however. Could there be an editorial "situation" going on here?

From the first edition:

10-6-A. ELBOW The location of the Elbow during Impact is the reference point used for this Plane Angle. This alignment not only allows the Right Forearm to move On Plane through the Impact but also allows the torso to be postioned at righ angles to the Plane --which are the unexcelled alignments for Right Arm Power and Control.

Which to me implies there can be a range of Elbow Plane Angles.


From the sixth edition:

10-6-0 GENERAL Basic Plane Angles are classified on the basis of reference points on which the Inclined Plane can be set. Five such settings are considered here – three fixed, one moving, one moveable – each named for its particular reference point. Remember the Right Forearm is not “On Plane” unless the Right Elbow also is still – or again – On Plane (2-F).

10-6-A ELBOW Where the Right Elbow touches the waist is the reference point used for this Plane Angle. It is the “flattest” normal Plane that will still allow the Right Forearm to be On Plane during Impact. This should produce a very flat Angle of Attack (2-B) with reduced Backspin and should be avoided for Short Shots unless it is also part of your Full Stroke Pattern. The Elbow Plane allows maximum #3 Accumulator requiring earlier Release per 6-N-0. This procedure is executed by the Right Forearm per 7-3 and 10-6-B and Elbow Location per 6-B-3-0-1.

Which seems to change to a fixed location for the Elbow Plane as I read it.

And from the sixth edition 7-23 paragraph 3. page 111. And the first edition , 7-23 paragraph 3 page 61:

The Straight Line Path is a simpler procedure than the Angled Line Path. But the latter is very natural movement and has the advantage of the true Elbow Plane through Impact. The former can have a steeper-than-normal Elbow Plane compensated with a reaching-out of the arms and a shifting of the Left Hand Grip that places the Clubshaft in the Cup of the Hand instead of under the heel of the Hand, and the Right Hand Grip adjusted to correspond.

*Bold by me.


In other words by latter day Homer definition is there one Elbow Plane?