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DG,

Thanks for your reply and clarification. I've seen a very slow-mo clip of Hogan's downswing and he also connects the elbow to the hip and than seems like a pull with his left hand. Very much like what Tomesello describe and taught in the start of the downswing in the Australian series.

However when I try to execute a karate chop to the ground first, it appears that I am getting more of a sweep release type of action, like the CGS swing.

Both works, I guess. But you say I should end up with a snap-release type of action with both procedures. I've got to review the videos again.

Thanks a million for your help.

cheers,

daniel

Daniel - if you are seeing a sweep when using the right hand karate chop move, chances are good that your pivot and/or address position needs some checking. Possible your aiming point is off as well, but less likely IMO.

Hard to say without seeing your motion, but check your right forearm position at fix/right hand grip to make sure you aren't coming in with too high a right forearm. For the pivot, you are likely roundhousing to some degree. Pratice some shots with your right foot drawn back to get the feel for that karate chop coming from the inside without your shoulders opening too early. That will combine well with the 'down and out on the plane' that Tomasello is talking about in letter #2.

Another image that may help is to work on what feels like cross line hip motion - "like kicking a soccer ball" to use Wally Armstrong's image. Take your right hip back over your right heel, diagonally through over your left toes.