Start Up Swivel

[innercityteacher]

Bagger and I played a round yesterday and I noticed how my friend was pounding the ball. The other thing I noticed was the compression he was getting with his wedges and the sound it was making. He NEVER makes that sound. We are on the 7th tee and he showed me the start up swivel move, which I never really understood before. He also showed me how to properly roll through impact.

In the past when I tried to swing, I always struggled with the horizontal hinge through impact. I would always hit sharp hooks when trying to swing. I am convinced now that this was due to an improper start-up.

They say you should never work on your swing during a round. Screw that. All I can say is I'm blown away by the results. I can't believe how hard I can roll throught impact without hooking the ball.

Thanks Bagger!! (and Yoda, and Steve, and Homer)

So, I use EA and roll to my top letting the plane flatten. Coming down with a horizontal hinge that is non-automatic?

That will produce much more out on the downswing and not much more hook?

Pat

[innercityteacher]

Think of the inverse of the paddlewheel motion of the right forearm and then you'll see both clearly. The straightening right elbow helps power the left wrist roll, and vice versa.

I wanted to focus on the "straightening right elbow left wrist roll relationship" while using Extensor Action.

I have been trying to employ this combination of components since accidentally discovering how quiet and still my head and upper body remain using such a downswing. Also, the simple mechanics of the mostly upper body motion leave me feeling a lot better physically, after playing golf.

I employ the components as a hit and have discovered the essential nature of pp#4 leading such a downswing as a slow, heavy move. I think it is called a "sweep." My question is about the experience of others who have tried such a move.

1) Can a person drive the ball far enough to play competitive golf using this move, all things being equal?

2)Is an Angled Hinge more likely to produce a straighter shot or should I use the Horizontal Hinge making sure that the ball is a bit more forward and likely to produce compensating sidespin?

3) What pros use this combo if any?

4) What wobbles are presented by these components and would you be kind enough to suggest a few insights to counter those wobbles?

If you have answered this elsewhere, please just give me the thread and I'll get it.


Patrick