Tomasello's Right Forearm Takeaway versus Standard Hip Action

[Delaware Golf]

When I studied with Tom Tomasello back in 1993, we worked on both right forearm takeaway and a Standard Hip Action startup (Tommy's Right Hip\Right Forearm (Backswing Sequence) and Right Forearm/Left Hip (Downstroke Sequence). At the time, Tommy didn't mention that Homer was going to put Standard Hip Action in the 7th edition (or maybe he did and it didn't register at the time). But I have Tommy on video mentioning that potential change. I suggest trying both techniques...for my full swing I'm favoring using Standard Hip Action, it works beautifully with extensor action. It complies nicely with the comment in section 6-B-1-0 where Homer writes. "Even though the Right Biceps is active, per 7-3, the Backstroe (8-5) is always made with the Right Arm striving to remain straight. But the straight Left Arm restrains this continous Extensor Action of the right triceps with an effortless Checkrein Action." With TGM you have options.

Using standard hip action with both full Swinging and Hitting Strokes and Right Forearm Takeaway for less than full shots where Full Sweep Loading is required (early left wrist cock).

Eventhough Tomasello was a big advocate of using the Right Side in both Swinging and Hitting, in Tom's teaching practice he also had students using a passive right arm. Look no further than PGA and LPGA pros Jodie Mudd (playing on the Champions Tour) and Sally Little. Shoulder Turn Throw.

DG