force vectors

[diggerdog]

Every lesson with Yoda causes a few days of frustration and even doubt in his effectiveness until, with perserverence, I emerge out the other side of the rabbit hole and have a new understanding of an element of the machine that we did't even discuss.
My last lesson with him focused on my right arm action. I have engrained a habit of not fanning the right arm due to keeping the clubface too shut. He wanted me to fan the forearm with what felt like a choppy, lifting motion, feeling the clubface was opening up way too much. Anywho, I did notice that I could throw the right arm more in the downswing, as opposed to either opening it in the downswing or holding off for dear life to not hook it off the planet.

Throught the back door, this made me realize my hands and arms were not doing enough up and down. they were going more side to side. My new swing feels like I am chopping down on a stump or like I am trying to bang the sole of the club into the ground.

"I'm going down, down, down, down, down."
Bruce Springsteen

 

[holenone]

quote:Originally posted by diggerdog

Every lesson with Yoda causes a few days of frustration and even doubt in his effectiveness until, with perserverence, I emerge out the other side of the rabbit hole and have a new understanding of an element of the machine that we did't even discuss.
My last lesson with him focused on my right arm action. I have engrained a habit of not fanning the right arm due to keeping the clubface too shut. He wanted me to fan the forearm with what felt like a choppy, lifting motion, feeling the clubface was opening up way too much. Anywho, I did notice that I could throw the right arm more in the downswing, as opposed to either opening it in the downswing or holding off for dear life to not hook it off the planet.

Throught the back door, this made me realize my hands and arms were not doing enough up and down. they were going more side to side. My new swing feels like I am chopping down on a stump or like I am trying to bang the sole of the club into the ground.

A Three-Dimensional Impact (2-C-0) -- Downward (Attack Angle) and Outward (Plane Angle) and Forward (Approach Angle) -- requires a Three Dimensional Backstroke (2-F), i.e., the Club moves Upward, Backward and Inward -- On Plane -- instantly and simultaneously. This requires a Three Dimensional Right Forearm and Elbow Motion (2-N-0 and 7-3).

If the 'describable sensation' of this Precision Mechanic (1-J and 3-B) 'Feels' "Lifting" and "Chopping" (compared with the Prior Total Motion Feel) then that is the Feel to incorporate into your basic procedure (Chapter 14). But be sure to look, LOOK, LOOK and make sure you are getting the Mechanic right. Otherwise, you will be incorporating into your Stroke the Feel of an incorrect Mechanic.

The change in one Component will almost always affect its relationship with others. Therefore, one can expect the need to 'tighten tolerances' within the Total Motion to be the natural byproduct of continuing progress. Here, a continuing relationship with a competent Authorized Instructor can make the transition from 'Can't' to 'Can' as painless and seamless as possible. Even so, at the end of the day, the Instructor can only inform and explain...

It is the Student who must absorb and apply.

 

[DDL]

Is there such thing as fanning the right forearm too much? Sometimes feels like the end of the club is poiting well outside the target line, without a full shoulder turn. Even when I am laid off, it is easier to go down and out and load the lag. Probably because I steepen the plane on the downstroke.

 

[holenone]

quote:Originally posted by DDL

Is there such thing as fanning the right forearm too much? Sometimes feels like the end of the club is poiting well outside the target line, without a full shoulder turn.

In each of the Major Basic Strokes (10-3-A/B/C) the Hands are initially positioned on a line between the Clubhead and the Right Elbow. In the Push Basic Stroke, the Hands, Forearm and Elbow move Up and Back on an extension of that line, and the Hands thus remain between the Elbow and the Ball. In the Punch and Pitch Basic Strokes, the Hands and Forearm 'Fan,' i.e., move in an arc around the Elbow. The Fanning Motion is always On Plane, and the Left Wrist Action (10-18) will determine the degree and timing of the Forearm's Turn (if any).

The Fanning of the Right Forearm is a simple concept. To see just how simple, clap your hands continuously a few times. Did your Right Elbow move back and forth 'on a line?' No. Did your Hands make a natural arc around your Elbow? Yes.

Congratulations! You just Fanned your Right Forearm. And, you did it exactly right!