The Curriculum's, are, "Basic Motion", "Acquired Motion", and "Total Motion".
These represent the 3 steps of Acceleration in the Downstroke Acceleration Sequence.
Basic Motion:Teaches Clubhead Acceleration. It's the Right Forearm Angle of Approach that creates the Pulley - Release. You learn that while the Hands move a few inches, that the Clubhead Travels 6 feet. CF Throwout for Swingers, #1 Accumulator for Hitters.
Acquired Motion:Teaches Hand Acceleration. This is bringing the in-tact, undisturbed Power Package into the pulley. This is the swing phase in which the Left Arm is Blasted from the Chest and the Right Elbow and Forearm move together toward the Release Point. Use the Bucket Drill to Learn both "Basic and Acquired" motion. Learn the Straight Line Delivery to the Pulley. This is where it feels like the Power Package Drops from the Shoulders Joints. That's ok while learning. But then you should start "Driving", and then, it will feel like you're Dragging. Drag with your Pivot. Drag the #3 PP into the Pulley, then,,,keep dragging.
Total Motion:Teaches Shoulder Acceleration. This is the Pivot, rapidly accelerating the Right Shoulder - and - Power Package.
Keep these three Phases distinct while mastering. Most useful is learning the Pulley. Then, Hand Acceleration, Then Shoulder Acceleration.
Have you mastered the "Pulley" - Right Forearm Angle of Approach? It Sounds like you are getting better and better. But, I don't think that you're performing Acquired Motion correctly. You Said: "The slightest move left fires the hands to throw" sounds more like "Pulley". If it were Acquired motion then you would say: "it feels like I'm dragging a wet mop".
The Second Stage is the MOST CRITICAL and Important. And, by far, it is the most difficult to learn. Not properly executing the Hand Acceleration Phase causes you to lose Lag Pressure and cause the Clubhead to lead the Shaft into impact. Both Amateur and Professional Hacks swing while poorly executing this phase.
Do Not allow misguided efforts to sidetrack your progress. You're focusing on covering the line or tracing???? No. Learn swinging first. Get that Right Elbow and Forearm AWAY from the Body. Learn to deliver the Hands to the Pulley. Then worry about Plane Line Tracing and Loading to Hit.
I put a red dot on my right wrist putting my #3 PP aft of the shaft but with the right hand decidedly underneath so the red dot face up or me at my shoulder level. I practiced this beforehand with a large filled bucket of balls Pivoting back and through without spilling a ball. It seemed like I was practicing Acquired motion.
So I took my grip, extended my right arm and traced the base line of the plane until the right arm stopped it felt miles away from me, and then I Pivoted.
So simple, the hands felt to zip down to the ball and crack! Experimented with stance width to see ball flights and trajectories ball back was a nice penetrating flight and ball forward produced higher fades. It was fun not worrying about my hands and programming everything in advance. After awhile, It felt like I was setting my right hand on my shoulder palm-up, leaving it there, and taking a short step left to bang the ball! Very simple. Thanks D!
More work to do!
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Last edited by innercityteacher : 10-26-2012 at 09:26 PM.
So I took my grip, extended my right arm and traced the base line of the plane until the right arm stopped it felt miles away from me, and then I Pivoted.
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I'm sure you remember that we discussed Two ways to bend (Cock) the Right Elbow and Raise the Right Arm during the Backstroke (after the Take-away and Start-up). One way is so that the Hitter can Load the Primary Lever and One way is so that the Swinger can Load the Secondary Lever. It's pretty simple. "Magic of the Right Forearm."
Here's the Big Deal: End of Backstroke for a Swinger practicing Acquired Motion occurs when the Right Forearm becomes Parallel to the Ground. THE CLUBSHAFT is also Parallel to the ground. About Chest High.
Where is the Right Elbow? It's Away from the Body. The distance depends on the Swing Plane Angle. Shorter Clubs will have the Elbow closer than Longer Clubs.
During the Hand Acceleration Phase, the Right Elbow and #3 PP travel the same distance, 1:1 ratio. During the Clubhead Acceleration Phase, the Ratio between the #3 PP and Clubhead is 1:5 (zero #3 Acc) and can be as high as 1:50 (Snap Release with a Driver Length Club).
It's easy to get the Pulley working correctly. Acquired Motion is to make sure that you get the Straight Line of Hand Acceleration Correct. Anyone who holds the Right Elbow Close to their Torso "Skips" the Hand Acceleration Phase of the Downstroke Acceleration Sequence and will not bring a Lagging Clubhead into Impact.
I'm sure you remember that we discussed Two ways to bend (Cock) the Right Elbow and Raise the Right Arm during the Backstroke (after the Take-away and Start-up). One way is so that the Hitter can Load the Primary Lever and One way is so that the Swinger can Load the Secondary Lever. It's pretty simple. "Magic of the Right Forearm."
Here's the Big Deal: End of Backstroke for a Swinger practicing Acquired Motion occurs when the Right Forearm becomes Parallel to the Ground. THE CLUBSHAFT is also Parallel to the ground. About Chest High.
Where is the Right Elbow? It's Away from the Body. The distance depends on the Swing Plane Angle. Shorter Clubs will have the Elbow closer than Longer Clubs.
During the Hand Acceleration Phase, the Right Elbow and #3 PP travel the same distance, 1:1 ratio. During the Clubhead Acceleration Phase, the Ratio between the #3 PP and Clubhead is 1:5 (zero #3 Acc) and can be as high as 1:50 (Snap Release with a Driver Length Club).
It's easy to get the Pulley working correctly. Acquired Motion is to make sure that you get the Straight Line of Hand Acceleration Correct. Anyone who holds the Right Elbow Close to their Torso "Skips" the Hand Acceleration Phase of the Downstroke Acceleration Sequence and will not bring a Lagging Clubhead into Impact.
Right dots, alignment sticks, bucket, wide stance, Basic Motion oh, a small pulley! Extensor Action, RFT to stretch the left arm parallel to the ground the right hand and left arm feels to STAY PERFECTLY STILL AND A SLIGHT BUMP WORKS THE PULLEY WITH SPEED! The lefty facing me asked me if I ever missed as my shots were at or near the center targets for the whole large bucket.
The problem is that I saw a guy at the range a week ago hitting like that and crushing the ball! It seemed like his hand never moved but he crushed the ball!
So my question is : Is my puny 150 yard 7 iron or 220 yard drive, down the middle with range balls on a 60 degree day a result of not holding my grip loosely enough or not applying PP# 3 correctly or not hitting more with my Pivot and right shoulder or my 54 year old slow turning? Or is it a result of only going to Acquired Motion with non-custom clubs?
I have realized Daryl why you say that it will no longer take 5 holes and 30 shots to warm up! The RFT to left arm straight is like laying the club right on the plane and firing! Obviously ball position and the right shafts make a difference! Catching my 8 degree SMT regular shaft on the upswing made the ball really change the flight and distance if I kept My frame still and stance was wide. I did hit the ball further with a softer shaft with high kick point.
Anyway, I am quite pleased Daryl with knowing the "Endless Pulley" and how to set up so regularly on plane.
It is amazing to me how important the RIGHT FOREARM ANGLE OF APPROACH is to basic setup and the entire stroke! It seems to me that the waggle is sort of a preview of Impact Fix, a preview of Acquired Motion, and a preview of the Pivot!
And, this feels just like the correct strikes I made with Lynn!
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!
So my question is : Is my puny 150 yard 7 iron or 220 yard drive, down the middle with range balls on a 60 degree day a result of not holding my grip loosely enough or not applying PP# 3 correctly or not hitting more with my Pivot and right shoulder or my 54 year old slow turning? Or is it a result of only going to Acquired Motion with non-custom clubs?
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LOL... 54 is middle in "Golf Life Span" years.
If your 7 Iron has 150 Yards air travel, your Drive should be 260. You're probably not strong enough to hit the Drive farther (yet). And you're probably standing too far from the ball (That slows everything Down and reduces Mass). Or, 100 other reasons.
If your 7 Iron has 150 Yards air travel, your Drive should be 260. You're probably not strong enough to hit the Drive farther (yet). And you're probably standing too far from the ball (That slows everything Down and reduces Mass). Or, 100 other reasons.
More Work to do, with Sandy's cooperation!
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Last edited by innercityteacher : 10-28-2012 at 06:32 PM.
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When swinging, I'm still amazed at the acceleration of the club head without muscular effort. And the difference between sweep release and snap release is quite perceptible though the difference in ground speed may only be a few MPH. Only recently, I admit, I've come to understand that applying even the slightest muscular force to the club shaft will hamper the acceleration produced by CF. Specifically, the point at which I would begin to apply muscular effort is the point at which CF acceleration alone stops. What surprises me most is when the hands pass the line of sight to the ball the club head seems to pick up tremendous speed. All of this without perceived effort and without hand acceleration. Horizontal Hinging with CF is quite the combination.
This has eluded me for many years. A lot of components in my swing have had to change. Plane line tracing became easy and almost natural.
CF is a powerful force. I don't have the knowledge to debate CF, but I do have the knowledge to harness it. Call the force whatever you want. HK chose CF and I've come to understand what he meant. And, my Golfing is much the better for it.
So the next time I'm on the range, I'll go to Acquired Motion with Extensor action, dragging my hands horizontally, not lifting and then simply step left. everything about this game is so counter-intuitive that I would not be shocked to discover how less effort creates more speed.
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!
But, it still amazes me. Once the Hand Acceleration Phase (Straight Line Delivery Path) passes onto Clubhead Acceleration (Pulley), Impact is still a long way away.
Not to worry...POTUS is taking a breather from the Campaign Trail to save you from "Sandy". He'll take command in the "Situation Room" where he'll watch the storm unfold on you in "real Time". He'll certainly hear your cry for help.
Sheesh! I'd better declare for for the Muslim Brotherhood
Originally Posted by Daryl
Not to worry...POTUS is taking a breather from the Campaign Trail to save you from "Sandy". He'll take command in the "Situation Room" where he'll watch the storm unfold on you in "real Time". He'll certainly hear your cry for help.
When you see the "drones", waive a flag.
...Normally I wouldn't you see but with POTUS, a partial Jew would be totally ignored so if I say I'm with the MB, I might get a message of support anyway. On second thought, I'd rather that guy ignore me!
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!
I put a red dot on my right wrist putting my #3 PP aft of the shaft but with the right hand decidedly underneath so the red dot face up or me at my shoulder level. I practiced this beforehand with a large filled bucket of balls Pivoting back and through without spilling a ball. It seemed like I was practicing Acquired motion.
So I took my grip, extended my right arm and traced the base line of the plane until the right arm stopped it felt miles away from me, and then I Pivoted.
So simple, the hands felt to zip down to the ball and crack! Experimented with stance width to see ball flights and trajectories ball back was a nice penetrating flight and ball forward produced higher fades. It was fun not worrying about my hands and programming everything in advance. After awhile, It felt like I was setting my right hand on my shoulder palm-up, leaving it there, and taking a short step left to bang the ball! Very simple. Thanks D!
More work to do!
ICT
Hips, shoulders and Hand Acceleration, D, as you said! I think I'm slowing my acceleration by trying to pull with my left hand instead of lagging the club or RFT'ing and trusting the Pivot!
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Originally Posted by rwh
Mr. Kelley identified four separate, sequenced periods of acceleration in Chapter Eight. In order, the chain is #1, Shoulder Acceleration (Start Down); #2, Hand Acceleration (Downstroke to Hands approximately at the Right Thigh); #3, Clubhead Acceleration (Release -- Hands go from Right Thigh to Impact); and, #4, Ball Acceleration (Impact).
On your own, You learned that the turning shoulders must start your Acceleration Train -- not your arms or hands. Properly subordinated, your arms and hands won't get out of sequence and you will have all the "connection" you need.
Excellent response. Chapter 8 often gets overlooked from the aspect of Acceleration and it's four stages .
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Let Your Motion Make the Shot.
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!
Last edited by innercityteacher : 10-28-2012 at 11:48 PM.
Extensor Action, RFT to stretch the left arm parallel to the ground the right hand and left arm feels to STAY PERFECTLY STILL AND A SLIGHT BUMP WORKS THE PULLEY WITH SPEED! The lefty facing me asked me if I ever missed as my shots were at or near the center targets for the whole large bucket.
On second thought, I'd rather that guy ignore me! 
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