more on the pivot

[shootin4par]

Brian mentions and seems to be a big advocate of the right leg straightening some on the back swing. Thinking about it and doing some stuff in the mirror, let me know if this makes sense.
If the right knee does not straighten some then the base of the spine will have to lower during the backswing pivot, so in order to maintain the base of the spine at the same height the right knee must straighten some so the back right hip can go higher then it was at address whiile the base of the spine can stay the same height. If the right knee did not straighten then the back right hip would stay the same and the base dips before the top.

Now I know a sit dowm move is encouraged but this happens close to the end of the rotation.

 

[Brian Manzella]

I teach it when I need it & I teach it when it works!

The right knee straightening some on the backswing is a very important detail for most golfers.

How much?

Well, that varies, but I say 85% of golfers need to do it some.

As far as arguing this point with some "right anchor lovers," I'd really rather not.

To be perfectly honest with you, let 'em teach right anchor to everyone.

(and trust me, the term "right anchor lovers," applies to many teachers who AREN'T TGMers)

 

[birdie_man]

Didn't you say it also relates to why Nicklaus' hip "disintegrated"...?

 

[dodger]

Feeling the right knee straighten in my backswing pivot has really helped my swing. It definitely prevents the club from going too far inside on the backswing and helps me keep my head from moving too much on the backswing, which has long been an issue. It also seems to encourage my left shoulder to move properly. I don't know why it helps, but feeling the right knee straighten in the backswing works, if you need it. As Brian points out, do you need it? I did, and it works. I feel reverse pivoty, but it really isn't.