#7 - The Four Power Accumulators
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Archie Swivel
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Can someone with an engineering degree explain to me how an 'angle' can be a power source. I was trying to figure this out last night working out on my heavy bag. I was throwing right hooks trying to maintain a 90 degree angle between my forearm and bicep and delaying the straightening of my arm until the last possible second. Is this an analagous source of power to golf?
And is the goal when speaking of these #2, 3 & 4 accumulators to MAXIMIZE the angle or to MAINTAIN the angle?
And is the goal when speaking of these #2, 3 & 4 accumulators to MAXIMIZE the angle or to MAINTAIN the angle?
David Alford
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I agree, Brian's video was simple and clear. That's the way golf instruction should be given and written.
The irony, is the long standing defense on this forum (and elsewhere) of the way TGM is written. E.g., "it has to be written in engineering terms, it's a complex machine...blah blah".
The irony, is the long standing defense on this forum (and elsewhere) of the way TGM is written. E.g., "it has to be written in engineering terms, it's a complex machine...blah blah".
David Alford
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MJ, re: ""6-B-3-0. THE THIRD POWER ACCUMULATOR Power Accumulator #3 is formed by the angle established between the Clubshaft and the Left Forearm."
Strictly speaking, that only defines the formation, not what #3 is. HK didn't say #3 IS the angle, at least not here. It would seem Brian is correct unless you have other info. from TGM specifically defining #3 as equivalent to the angle.
Strictly speaking, that only defines the formation, not what #3 is. HK didn't say #3 IS the angle, at least not here. It would seem Brian is correct unless you have other info. from TGM specifically defining #3 as equivalent to the angle.
Excuse the intrusion, but...Mr. Kelley explicitly defines the #3 power accumulator as the angle between the left forearm and the clubshaft. The caveat is that it maintains an in-line relationship RADIALLY (it is the left arm flying wedge) by maintaining RHYTHM via a flat left wrist or its equivalent with respect to the travel distance of the intended hinge action.
EC
Brian Manzella
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EC...but the POWER comes from ROTATING THIS ANGLE!!!!!
Brian I read often post little and have devoured all of your video instruction.
This clip is by far one of my favorites in its clear concise demonstration and explanation of the power accumulators. I think for someone who is a TGM novice this really visually ingrains the concepts which can be a bit nebulous reading the book alone.
I look forward to more of these on other aspects of the little green book. In fact that would make for a great DVD. The yellow book demystified!. It could be a video companion describing the components etc in a dynamic way the book simply in text and pictures cannot!!!
If a picture is worht a 1000 words and a movie is worth a thoudand pictures, then I think noone can better bring light to this subject material and make it more accessible to the public!
This clip is by far one of my favorites in its clear concise demonstration and explanation of the power accumulators. I think for someone who is a TGM novice this really visually ingrains the concepts which can be a bit nebulous reading the book alone.
I look forward to more of these on other aspects of the little green book. In fact that would make for a great DVD. The yellow book demystified!. It could be a video companion describing the components etc in a dynamic way the book simply in text and pictures cannot!!!
If a picture is worht a 1000 words and a movie is worth a thoudand pictures, then I think noone can better bring light to this subject material and make it more accessible to the public!
Brian,
Nice video. I thought I had a pretty good handle on the power accumulators, but this clarified a few things, particularly about #4.
BTW - I had Ben do a video analysis of my swing a few weeks ago. You were right when you mentioned (after you reviewed my swing tape this summer), that he would like my action. He did pick up on a few things though. (I'm amazed at how sharp he still is and what he can see if a few taped swings). I think I'm going to work on my full roll procedure over the winter. It seems like you and Ben see that as a more "precise" way to swing it.
Nice video. I thought I had a pretty good handle on the power accumulators, but this clarified a few things, particularly about #4.
BTW - I had Ben do a video analysis of my swing a few weeks ago. You were right when you mentioned (after you reviewed my swing tape this summer), that he would like my action. He did pick up on a few things though. (I'm amazed at how sharp he still is and what he can see if a few taped swings). I think I'm going to work on my full roll procedure over the winter. It seems like you and Ben see that as a more "precise" way to swing it.
Brian Manzella
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At address it is MUCH easier to have LESS #3 angle.
Just get your right forearm on the same plane as the shaft and leave it there.
Just get your right forearm on the same plane as the shaft and leave it there.
Brian,first time poster. I've purchased the "flipper video" because that is my bigest problem,however watching this accumalator video,there is a point where you talk about the left shoulder stopping on the downswing. Are there any drills or keys to this action. It looks like the shoulder stops with the left arm vertical. Then the pivot completes the move. Am I close or completely off base?
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