Tomasello's Right Forearm Takeaway versus Standard Hip Action

[Delaware Golf]

When I studied with Tom Tomasello back in 1993, we worked on both right forearm takeaway and a Standard Hip Action startup (Tommy's Right Hip\Right Forearm (Backswing Sequence) and Right Forearm/Left Hip (Downstroke Sequence). At the time, Tommy didn't mention that Homer was going to put Standard Hip Action in the 7th edition (or maybe he did and it didn't register at the time). But I have Tommy on video mentioning that potential change. I suggest trying both techniques...for my full swing I'm favoring using Standard Hip Action, it works beautifully with extensor action. It complies nicely with the comment in section 6-B-1-0 where Homer writes. "Even though the Right Biceps is active, per 7-3, the Backstroe (8-5) is always made with the Right Arm striving to remain straight. But the straight Left Arm restrains this continous Extensor Action of the right triceps with an effortless Checkrein Action." With TGM you have options.

Using standard hip action with both full Swinging and Hitting Strokes and Right Forearm Takeaway for less than full shots where Full Sweep Loading is required (early left wrist cock).

Eventhough Tomasello was a big advocate of using the Right Side in both Swinging and Hitting, in Tom's teaching practice he also had students using a passive right arm. Look no further than PGA and LPGA pros Jodie Mudd (playing on the Champions Tour) and Sally Little. Shoulder Turn Throw.

DG

[dodger]

great stuff, standard hip action and the right forearm takeaway has really helped my game. thanks for the good post DG.

[KevCarter]

Really fun to look at different ways folks look at The Machine. Great stuff Delaware. I'm glad guys like YODA make video from these other wonderful teachers available.

Kevin

[dodger]

good point Kev, different ways to communicate a common message. One common goal, simplify TGM for the golfer. Tommasello and Lynn do that so well. We get so hung up on the means of communication, the terminology. If I stop at two different gas stations and get directions to my destination, the simplest one will always get my attention. Watching the Tomasello videos and alignment golf, one is left with one conclusion: "I can do this", the goal of all instruction in any avocation. We golfers were left with so much from Homer and late teachers like Tommy T that communicated so well. Thanks to LBG for being such a great bridge to the future by offering the videos in the gallery.

[JesseV]

Just watched Tomasello video Chapter 1 - The Pivot.

When he says to drop the right shoulder to begin the downswing - Is that still relevant today?

[NCHamr]

Just watched Tomasello video Chapter 1 - The Pivot.

When he says to drop the right shoulder to begin the downswing - Is that still relevant today?

I'll go ahead and take a shot. This could be him describing the 10-13-A Standard Shoulder Turn, Which is a Flat Backstroke Turn followed by an On Plane Downstroke Shoulder Turn. So him saying to drop the right shoulder to begin the downswing could be the shoulder dropping On Plane in the Downstroke. Go easy on me, it's my first time