Left arm wedge

[BerntR]

Lynn,
Not following you on this, the left arm flying wedge is normally never on the swing plane.

Check out Jody's swing sequence- as with any other professional swing sequence.

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=1331

The on-plane motion of the clubshaft directed by the lag really controls what motions will be made- the uncocking flat left wrist and any roll are really subservient to the on-plane motion. I could go into further detail regarding the flat uncocking left wrist, but I think it's pretty obvious if we start looking at swing sequences that the left arm flying wedge is never on the swing plane. However, if you've thought before that the left wrist would need to stay flat and on-plane for any uncocking to create an on-plane motion of the clubshaft then your're brain's going to scramble for a while- dealing with a different concept.

The easiest solution for a contrary opinion would be to put up or point out swing sequences where the left arm flying wedge is on-plane as you described. After all, if the left arm flying wedge is on-plane then the left shoulder would be on-plane. A

Mike O.

I had the sime thoughts Mike O,

Having been thinking a bit further, I think this can be refined a little bit. Assume the following premises:

1) the leftt wrist is flat from impact fix to impact
2) the club (not only the clubhead) is on plane from impact fix to impact
2) the left arm is steeper than the plan at address and impact. 10-6-B#1
3) the left arm is flatter than the plane at top of back swing. 10-6-B#2

As we move away from address, the leftt arm goes from a steeper to a flatter position compared to the swing plane. So somewhere in the middle, the left arm must at least be parallell to the plane (as seen down the line). Since the club is on plane throughout, left arm will not only be parallell, but also on plane. But this will only be at a point in the swing.

Where's the point? It's the point where the left arm is parallell to the ground. From a "pure geometry" approach, it cannot be otherwice. Or?

Edit: The text was a bit lefty and righty oriented - now it's written for a righty swing.

[Mike O]

Bernt,
Are you a lefty! We don't allow lefties here! Just kidding- so following the context of the thread- anywhere in your post where you said right arm - I'm putting in left arm.
Thanks,
Mike O.

Further, that was my initial thought - that the left arm could be on plane at one point (parallel to the ground)- but in a normal golf swing it never is on plane (with the exception of a zero #3 accumulator).

Because the left arm starts at address steeper than the plane and then at the top is flatter than the plane does not mean that somewhere in between it is on plane. You'll see or verify that with any swing sequence where the left arm is parallel to the ground and the left shoulder is no where near on-plane.

[Yoda]

Lynn,

Not following you on this, the left arm flying wedge is normally never on the swing plane.

Check out Jody's swing sequence- as with any other professional swing sequence.

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=1331

The easiest solution for a contrary opinion would be to put up or point out swing sequences where the left arm flying wedge is on-plane as you described. After all, if the left arm flying wedge is on-plane then the left shoulder would be on-plane.

Although the Left Arm Flying Wedge often is not On Plane, I do not agree that it is "normally never on the swing plane." For example, Full Extension of the Primary Lever (Left Arm and Club, aka Zero #3 Accumulator) should occur in almost every Stroke immediately after Impact. Clearly, when this condition exists, there is a theoretical Left Arm Inclined Plane (Photo 9-2-11 #2). Another On Plane Left Arm Flying Wedge could occur on the Downstroke when both the Left and Right Shoulders are On Plane (Photo 9-2-8 ).

Nevertheless, the many variables associated with this subject demands great precision in writing, and my earlier post needs some correction. I will write again on this issue when I can devote the necessary time. Meanwhile, check out the Down-the-Line view of the following Moe Norman sequence.

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/s...ghlight=norman

[BerntR]

Bernt,
Are you a lefty! We don't allow lefties here! Just kidding- so following the context of the thread- anywhere in your post where you said right arm - I'm putting in left arm.
Thanks,
Mike O.

Further, that was my initial thought - that the left arm could be on plane at one point (parallel to the ground)- but in a normal golf swing it never is on plane (with the exception of a zero #3 accumulator).

Because the left arm starts at address steeper than the plane and then at the top is flatter than the plane does not mean that somewhere in between it is on plane. You'll see or verify that with any swing sequence where the left arm is parallel to the ground and the left shoulder is no where near on-plane.

You're right. I'm a lefty. Usually I manage to write stuff like this in a right hand perspective. But this time I messed things up. I've done some editing.

I will not argue against your last paragraph - about the left shoulder being above the plane when the left arm is parallell. If that is correct, it does have consequences to one of the premises I wrote:

2) the club (not only the clubhead) is on plane from impact fix to impact

Then this premise cannot be correct. If the shoulder is above the swing plane so is the grip with the left hand. Can the right hand with pp1 and pp3 still be on plane? I doubt it.

ThenIf the sweetspot is on plane and the hands above plane, the shaft angle must be flatter than the swing plane in this position.

There are more "ThenIf's" down this line.

Depending on how this thread is continuing, I might actually learn something very fundamental.

[BerntR]

Although the Left Arm Flying Wedge often is not On Plane, I do not agree that it is "normally never on the swing plane." For example, Full Extension of the Primary Lever (Left Arm and Club, aka Zero #3 Accumulator) should occur in almost every Stroke immediately after Impact. Clearly, when this condition exists, there is a theoretical Left Arm Inclined Plane (Photo 9-2-11 #2). Another On Plane Left Arm Flying Wedge could occur on the Downstroke when both the Left and Right Shoulders are On Plane (Photo 9-2-8 ).

Nevertheless, the many variables associated with this subject demands great precision in writing, and my earlier post needs some correction. I will write again on this issue when I can devote the necessary time. Meanwhile, check out the Down-the-Line view of the following Moe Norman sequence.

http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/s...ghlight=norman

Yoda,

This is complicated stuff, no doubt about it. I will be looking forward to you clarification.

[phillygolf]

All I can say is WOW! What a thread!!!

I agree with Mike...the left arm flying wedge seems to be rarely on plane. I wait for Yoda's further explanation.

But more then that, gentlemen...this is a great thread. Why?

CAUSE....it get's ya THINKIN!

And remember, nothing wrong with not agreeing!!! The questions is how we learn! (me , you, everyone)!