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vj:

THE HITTING CHIP

At address pre-select the amount of shaft lean for the given shot. For instance the higher the trajectory the less the lean, the lower the trajectory the more the lean.

So balance and ball position are set.

The right wrist should be bent and the left wrist flat at adjusted address. So you will begin from impact fix to minimize moving parts and to prevent you from needing or just using a float load.

From here the right elbow simply bends moving the lever assemblies away (back up and in) and then utilizing an arm throw (10-20-0) the right elbow pushes the lever assemblies down into impact. A true hitter's chip.

The right arm pitch is created again by controlling the lean of the shaft at address and opening the face. A pitch goes higher than a chip so less lean should be utilized at address. From here, for higher pitches around the green the face and the shaft must be manipulated to higher trajectory.


vj :

THE LOB SHOT

To get the most of this we must look at 2-C-2. A "Cut shot" is any stroke using vertical hinging through impact regardless of of plane line or the preceeding wrist action. H. Kelley

10-5-D is the one I utilize more often than not. In this way I can trace a plane line which is outside in to the target line and employ a little reverse roll.

So stand open-open with the clubface at the target and swing out to in (Left) utilizing a little reverse roll and you have the cut shot.

The lob comes from ball position. For the lob use the above cut shot procedure but have the ball positioned at low point (opposite your left shoulder.) With the ball positioned here the clubhead will be moving level or parallel to the ground which will in turn take the compression off the ball.

Therefore, the cut shot and the lob shot are the same with exception of ball positioning.

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Before we get into swinging pitches and chips I need to make sure I made a very important point concerning the hitting pitch and chip. Mr. Kelley wanted us all to learn to straighten the right arm with wrist bend and every angle of wrist bend available. In other words, learn to straighten your right arm with every degree of wrist bend. This will give you the trajectory control necessary for the shot to suit your eye.


THE SWINGING PITCH

Well guys we are using number 4 for sure instead of number 1. That is the major difference. You are no longer using right arm thrust to move the lever assemblies, you are now using number 4.

The single barrel swinging pitch could be described as simply keeping your chest turning, although the chest is not number 4. A great hint here is keeping your eyes on the ball the entire flight, by doing so you will take number 4 and let centrifugal force pull the left arm and clubshaft in line without any other use of accumulators purposefully. So for the single barrel pitch keep your eyes on the flight of the ball the ENTIRE time and keep that pivot moving.

A double barrel pitch will look the same with exception to having some cocking and uncocking of the left wrist during the stroke itself. so now you are taking the club away, setting an angle between the left arm and clubshaft, swinging down and allow the left wrist to uncock under (centrifugal force will do this) and keeping your eyes on the ball. Like Ben says, what you load is what you dump.

Rember loading is not simply creating an angle, load comes from the clubhead resisting the change of direction which your pivot creates. So simply swing the club up, set an angle, change directions, and keep your eye on the ball the entire time for the the double barrel pitch.

The third accumulator of power is how you place the club in your left hand. Essentially the double barrel pitch is the same as the triple barrel pitch if the club is held under the heel pad of the hand creating that wonderful flying wedge.

Single- No wrist cock and keeping your eye on the ball the entire time, keeping your chest moving, and an absence of right arm participation. The club will lie in the palm of the left hand for true single barrel pitch or chip.

Double- Wrist cock and keeping your eye on the ball the entire time, keeping your chest moving, and an absence of right arm participation. The club will lie in the palm of the left hand for true single barrel pitch or chip.

Triple- Wrist cock and keeping your eye on the ball the entire time, keeping your chest moving, and an adsence of right arm participation. The club will lie under the heel pad of the left hand for true triple barrel pitches.

Chip Like Gay
LYNN BLAKE

The secret to playing from poor and tight lies is 'pinch'; that is, the Club shaft
leans well forward and the Hands (with the Flat Left Wrist) lead through Impact.
And the secret to 'pinch' on the short shots is to move your Pivot Center (Head
or Point-between-the-Shoulders) slightly left -- either at Address or even
during the Backstroke -- of its normal mid-stance location. This is what Brian
does, and I never get tired of watching him execute these shots.
When seeking 'severe pinch', you should additionally play the ball well back
toward the right foot. In extreme situations, Brian will actually locate the ball
outside his right toe. All this moves the Low Point of the Stroke decidedly left of
the Ball Location and produces a steep Angle of Attack that avoids the grass or
ground behind the ball.

But, when playing such a shot, here's another really important thing:
Think "Float".
On almost all pitch shots, even the lower ones, that is your objective. However
long the 'air' time (versus 'ground' time), you are 'pitching pennies' and should
seek an "underhand pitch, motion and feel" whether you are lobbing, pinching
or severely pinching the shot. Especially from poor lies, most golfers attempt to
'gouge' the ball up and out. The lie intimidates, and they subconsciously hit the
ball harder than required to get the ball airborne and out of its predicament.
Remember, the Hands are only clamps. As such, they control Clubface
alignments. They do not produce Power.

Instead of relying on Club head Acceleration (Lag Pressure) to extricate the ball,
rely on the pre-set Pivot Center / Ball Location and resulting steep Angle of
Attack (Geometry). Despite the resulting lower trajectory -- which will be higher
if you add Cut (Open Clubface and Plane Line) -- the intent to 'float' the ball
toward the flagstick will soften the shot and add to your control

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/thread968-5.html
Correction:
It should read...The amount of Hip Slide is dependent on swing plane. The flatter the plane the more subtle the slide is. The more upright the plane the more pronounced the slide.
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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)

"Give me a flat left wrist, a lag pressure point
and a straight plane line, I can teach anyone to play golf"

THE SECRET OF GOLF IS NOT A POSITION - IT’S A PRESSURE!

The FLAT LEFT WRIST controls the CLUB-FACE
LAG PRESSURE
CLUB ALWAYS ON PLANE
Centered Pivot - STEADY HEAD ALWAYS CENTERED Between The Feet
EXTENSOR ACTION should feel like an ounce that produces a ton of structure.

"Never take away something a student does naturally." -- BUTCH HARMON

If you don't like a given Component Variation, recommended or otherwise, then
HOMER KELLEY would be the first to tell you to avoid it and use something
else. The reasons for 'not liking' something ranges from physical inability to
execute to psychological. There are ten trillion Strokes in TGM, roughly half
Hitting and half Swinging. Use the one(s) you like. Again quoting HOMER, "Do
whatever you like. Have fun! Enjoy the game!" HOMER KELLEY

MENTAL GAME – LYNN BLAKE

The Mental Game in Golf has three purposes:

1) In Learning, to gain over time a crystal clear understanding of the
necessary Golf Stroke Mechanics. This is the Blueprint.

2) In Practice, to translate those precision Mechanics into identifiable Feels
through the conscious programming of the subconscious mind. This is the
Process.

3) In Play, to use your imagination (born of experience) to visualize the
alternative shots for the situation at hand; weigh risk against reward,
particularly in the light of your own capabilities; and to choose among
them wisely.

Then, to employ

(1) A disciplined Pre-Shot Routine (with its own set of Visualizations and
Feels) that will program the Computer for its essential responsibility
(Execution Control)

(2) A disciplined Post-Shot Routine that will reinforce the intended Stroke;
set the stage for a successful outcome on the next Stroke; and avoid
the negative psychological and physical consequences of dwelling on
past mistakes. This is the Art.

These activities combine to produce an effective, efficient Golf Stroke.

A Golf Stroke you own.

A Golf Stroke you can "turn loose and trust".

"There is a reason why most golfers don't trust their swing. It's because their
swing (including its programming) isn't trustworthy." – YODA

Focus on the back of the ball, not the inside quadrant.
The new balls just want to go straight! –- LARRY MOWRY
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These photos are not quite at the same angle, but they are close enough to see the basics:

1. Flat Left Wrist.

2. Bent Right Wrist.

3. Both Wrists vertical (perpendicular) to the ground (horizontal plane).

4. Toe of the Clubface along the Target Line.

5. Both Arms straight at the end of the Follow-Through with Clubshaft pointing at the Line.

6. Club descends to Low Point: Ball struck first and turf afterward.

7. Feet and Knees as Anchors supporting the Hip Motion and keeping the Head Stationary.

8. Pivot Lag -- Hips leading Lagging Shoulders.

9. Right Shoulder 'well back' and 'well down' (On Plane).

10. Head Centered and Stationary.

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/thread1425.html

http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/2009-04/trevinorules

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-instr...s-tips#slide=1

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/a...5&d=1233430688

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/thread6450-2.html

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=2699

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http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/thread4449.html

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=yZKrrj3Aq2o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=alAmQRn0Bus

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=4527

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/thread7579-2.html #18

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/thread5542.html


THE SECRET OF GOLF IS NOT A POSITION IT’S A PRESSURE!


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