The MAJOR ALIGNMENTS in the golf swing

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Peter Croker

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DEar AI's,

I am about to present at The 2006 ASIA PACIFIC PGA COACHING CONFERENCE. My Topic is the Major Alignments in an orthodox golf swing.

Question: What do you consider are the Major Alignments needed in a powerful and repeating golf swing[?]

I look forward to your input here. This will be another chance to profile TGM to over 400 PGA Golf Instructors.

Sincerely,
Peter Croker:)
 
vandal

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I'm not an AI, but wouldn't it just be the three imperatives? You could maybe talk about the three essentials as well.
 
birdie_man

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3 Imparatives of course....TOO EASY PETE!!! ;)

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Pivot alignments are important too....like how Brian always talks about Axis Tilt (r. shoulder downplane), tailbone ahead, head back.....etc.....all that stuff.
 
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The Major Alignments are the "Flying Wedges"....

The Left Arm Flying Wedge and the Right Forearm Flying Wedge

Per Homer:

6-B-3-0-1 THE FLYING WEDGES The Clubhead may appear to move in a an arc around and outside the Hands when related to the Left Arm – the very basic Left Arm Flying Wedge. But when related to the Right Forearm, it appears to move “On Plane” with the Right Forearm, at its normal rigid angle (Bent Right Wrist) – the Right Forearm Flying Wedge. So – except in Sections 1 and 3 (Chapter 8) the entire Left Arm, the Clubshaft and the back of the Left Hand are ALWAYS positioned against the same flat plane – the Right Forearm and the Clubshaft are, in like manner, positioned on the plane of the Right Wrist Bend AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LEFT ARM PLANE. That is the precision assembly and alignment of the Power Package structure and is mandatory during the entire motion. Hitting or Swinging. Study 4-D-1 regarding “Grip” and “Flat Left Wrist”. Also see 7-3. Then, ideally, the Left Wrist is always Flat and the Right Wrist is always Level (4-A-1, 4-B-1).

IMO if you do not have a clear understanding of this consept and structure and how each works... ti is virtually impossible to understand TGM...

BTW... Peter great to see you here...I used to work for Kelly Miller and Peggy Kirk Bell at Pine Needles as the Head instructor of the Learning Centers...They had great things to say about your visit..


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Brian Manzella

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Here it is...against all my better judgement...so remember to give me credit if you use ANY PART of it...Set-up BODY first

ADDRESS:

Spine:

FORWARD LEAN >"tailbone to shoulder blade line" to the ground > "shoulder blade line to base of neck" to the previous and to the ground >"base of neck to ground" to previous and to the ground.

TAILBONE LOCATION AT ADDRESS> to: the ball; to the mid point of the feet (arches); to the the center of the arches.

TAILBONE TO NECKBONE SIDE BEND AT ADDRESS> to the ground and to the right thigh angle.

HIP ROTATION> to the target line, Stance line, Plane line and relative to the shoulders.

SHOULDER ROTATION> to the target line, Stance line, Plane line and relative to the hips.

SHOULDER TILT> to the ground and to the waistline.

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Peter Croker

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quote:Originally posted by brianman

Here it is...against all my better judgement...so remember to give me credit if you use ANY PART of it...Set-up BODY first

ADDRESS:

Spine:

FORWARD LEAN >"tailbone to shoulder blade line" to the ground > "shoulder blade line to base of neck" to the previous and to the ground >"base of neck to ground" to previous and to the ground.

TAILBONE LOCATION AT ADDRESS> to: the ball; to the mid point of the feet (arches); to the the center of the arches.

TAILBONE TO NECKBONE SIDE BEND AT ADDRESS> to the ground and to the right thigh angle.

HIP ROTATION> to the target line, Stance line, Plane line and relative to the shoulders.

SHOULDER ROTATION> to the target line, Stance line, Plane line and relative to the hips.

SHOULDER TILT> to the ground and to the waistline.

....more to come...
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Dear Brian,

This is the sort of info I am looking for.

I would like to know what other alignments the AI's can suggest as senior in building an orthodox golf swing?

Thanks for your contribution. I will certainly give you a credit for your info.

In Appreciation,
Peter Croker:)
 
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Peter Croker

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quote:Originally posted by vandal

I'm not an AI, but wouldn't it just be the three imperatives? You could maybe talk about the three essentials as well.
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Dear Sir,

The Imperatives are "imperative" for a golf shot to be struck solidly with control on a consistent basis. However my Topic at The PGA Coaching Conference in Australia is on "ALIGNMENTS."

Homer Kelley stresses that "Alignment Golf simply smothers Position Golf, so translate your "Position Procedures" into "Alignment Procedures" as fast as you are able to do so."

Thank you for your input.

Kind Regards,
Peter Croker:)
 
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Peter Croker

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quote:Originally posted by glcoach

Flat left wrist, bent right wrist at impact.

Finish swivel.
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Dear Sir,

These alignments certainly are part of what I am needing and thank you for verifying that these alignments must be included.

However I need to talk for around 1 hour plus and I will need more to add to my talk.

Thanks for your contribution.

Kind Regards,
Peter Croker:)
 
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Peter Croker

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quote:Originally posted by birdie_man

3 Imparatives of course....TOO EASY PETE!!! ;)

....

Pivot alignments are important too....like how Brian always talks about Axis Tilt (r. shoulder downplane), tailbone ahead, head back.....etc.....all that stuff.
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Dear Birdie Man,

Thanks for your input here.

I will need to focus on the alignments though as this is my Topic.

I will need much precision in my talk as these guys want to know "WHY?" and "HOW?" and "WHEN?" and I need to be able to deliver the answers 100% plus.

Again many thanks.

Sincerely,
Peter Croker:)
 
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Peter Croker

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quote:Originally posted by Non-AuthorizedTGM

The Major Alignments are the "Flying Wedges"....

The Left Arm Flying Wedge and the Right Forearm Flying Wedge

Per Homer:

6-B-3-0-1 THE FLYING WEDGES The Clubhead may appear to move in a an arc around and outside the Hands when related to the Left Arm – the very basic Left Arm Flying Wedge. But when related to the Right Forearm, it appears to move “On Plane” with the Right Forearm, at its normal rigid angle (Bent Right Wrist) – the Right Forearm Flying Wedge. So – except in Sections 1 and 3 (Chapter 8) the entire Left Arm, the Clubshaft and the back of the Left Hand are ALWAYS positioned against the same flat plane – the Right Forearm and the Clubshaft are, in like manner, positioned on the plane of the Right Wrist Bend AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LEFT ARM PLANE. That is the precision assembly and alignment of the Power Package structure and is mandatory during the entire motion. Hitting or Swinging. Study 4-D-1 regarding “Grip” and “Flat Left Wrist”. Also see 7-3. Then, ideally, the Left Wrist is always Flat and the Right Wrist is always Level (4-A-1, 4-B-1).

IMO if you do not have a clear understanding of this consept and structure and how each works... ti is virtually impossible to understand TGM...

BTW... Peter great to see you here...I used to work for Kelly Miller and Peggy Kirk Bell at Pine Needles as the Head instructor of the Learning Centers...They had great things to say about your visit..


NAT
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Dear NAT,

Peggy and her family were very good to me and I have fond memories of our times on the lesson tee with Peggy and many of the staff and family at Pine Needles You hang out with good people!

Thanks for your thoughts here on "Flying Wedges", and more.

It is the PRECISION ALIGNMENTS in "the precision assembly and alignment of the Power Package structure and is mandatory during the entire motion" that I am to talk about.

Before I go off with my take on what I believe them to be, I am looking to see what AI's understand as the important alignments that give the structural reference points of an orthodox and powerful golf swing.

Again thanks for your contribution.

Sincerely,
Peter Croker:)
 
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rundmc

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I think the Level Right Wrist is HUGE!!! And the On-Plane Right Forearm.

In addition I think one of the most overlooked part of Mr. K's genius was the Visual Equivalents of 2-J-3. By looking down at one's On Plane Right Forearm a player can see the Angle of Approach Delivery Line by imagining a line on the ground PARALLEL to the Right Forearm. Also, the player can imagine the Arc of Approach right on the ground.

The On-Plane Right Forearm also can give you and idea of the Plane Angle. Just imagining the Hands moving up and down the plane of the Right Forearm.

Impact Fix is a great "alignment" procedure as well as what Brian has called "follow-through fix." This type of programming is great to get the necessary alignments of the player's machine into "feel" through the impact interval.

Taking the Grip at Fix is a good alignment procedure. With the left hand being placed on the club facing down the Angle of Approach.

Another super "grip fitting" procedure was given here by Mike O. Put the club in a door jam. Place the pressure points on the club in such a way that you can put the most bend/stress in the shaft. e.g. thumb on top or aft? Left hand Turned or Vertical? PP3 on top or aft? Right Shoulder down plane more? Right Forearm high or low?
 
tongzilla

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Making sure you have shoulder tilt is Position Golf. Making sure your Right Shoulder starts down On Plane is Alignment Golf.
 
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EdZ

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The flying wedges and a level right wrist. Impact fix. All set while in balance.

The shoulder line/alignment - it controls the entire power package.
 
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Jim Kobylinski

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No offense here, honestly. But why are you asking our opinions on a golf talk that YOU are making?

Shouldn't you be using your own opinion on what the major 9 alignments are?
 
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Mike O

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2006 asia pacific pga coaching conference

Peter Croker said:
DEar AI's,

I am about to present at The 2006 ASIA PACIFIC PGA COACHING CONFERENCE. My Topic is the Major Alignments in an orthodox golf swing.

Question: What do you consider are the Major Alignments needed in a powerful and repeating golf swing[?]

I look forward to your input here. This will be another chance to profile TGM to over 400 PGA Golf Instructors.

Sincerely,
Peter Croker:)
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Peter,
1) How did you feel your seminar was received- good and bad?

2) Was the title "The cause and effects of the mechanics of an orthodox golf swing"? If so, was that a different emphasis or the same - compared to "Major Alignments in an orthodox golf swing".

3) Since you got some/alot of feedback from the members of this forum- would you be able to post your talk on this thread- as I'm sure many would love to see it and learn from it.
 
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