[Yoda]

Yoda,

In 9-2-1 #1, 9-2-2 #2, and 9-2-3 #1, the left wrist is not level, but partially uncocked, and #3 accum has been zeroed out. And, are you saying it's preferable to use #3 to "super uncock" rather than to use "throw out" through impact, if #3 is NOT zeroed out at normal address? There are many tour players with "low" hands at address, and with #3 intact at impact.

It seems that Homer and you are recommending the "single-axis" setup (without the right hand palm grip).

Thank you for your post, MJ. I have numbered your points in the order presented. My comments are in bold type.

1. In 9-2-1 #1, 9-2-2 #2, and 9-2-3 #1, the left wrist is not level, but partially uncocked...

The Left Wrist is Level when the wrist-bone and the edge of the hand (to the first knuckle of the first finger) form a straight line (4-B-1). This condition is more Uncocked than you think. Note in the 4-B-1 photo the upward pointing fingers of the Left Hand fist. Also note the downward pointing knuckles of the Right Hand fist. Contrast these alignments with the In Line fingers and knuckles of the Cocked Condition (4-B-2). Also, the even greater downward pointing fingers and knuckles of the Uncocked Condition (4-B-3). Finally, understand that the Left Wrist is considered Uncocked any time it is moving away from any Cocked condition, whether that be from Cocked to Level or from Level to Uncocked. So, in the Chapter 9 photos, you have observed and correctly described a "partially Uncocked" Left Wrist. And this precise degree of Uncock is defined as Level.

2. ...and the #3 accum has been zeroed out.

Zero #3 Accumulator is achieved when the Clubshaft and Left Forearm form a straight line. This position can be achieved by either Gripping the Club in the Cup of the Left Hand or by dropping the Clubhead into a Reverse Wristcock condition (Flat, Vertical and Uncocked). The Chapter 9 photos illustrate the recommended minimal #3 Accumulator. The Club remains under the Heel of the Left Hand, and the Left Wrist remains in its Level Condition. As a result, there is a readily observable angle between the Left Forearm and the Clubshaft. Any such Angle represents #3 Accumulator, and its Clubhead Travel (Rhythm per the selected Hinge Action) must be accomodated from Release to Follow-Through. Hence, it has not been "zeroed out."

3. And, are you saying it's preferable to use #3 [Accumulator] to "super uncock" rather than to use "throw out" through impact, if #3 [Accumulator] is NOT zeroed out at normal address?

At Impact, the Left Wrist returns to its Flat, Level and Vertical Impact Fix Alignment. Only after Impact does the Primary Lever Assembly (Left Arm and Club) achieve its 'in line' condition of Full Extension. This post-Impact continued Uncocking of the Flat Left Wrist -- from Level to Uncocked -- assures that the full driving power of Centrifugal Force will be maintained through Impact. For Swingers, the Lever Extension is driven by Centrifugal Force and its Throw-Out Action. For Hitters, it is driven by Muscular Thrust and its Drive-Out Action. With or without #3 Accumulator, any shortening of the Stroke Radius (Primary Lever) via the Wristcock will require Lever Extension during Release. In other words, that Extension must occur and is independent of the #3 Accumulator.

4. There are many tour players with "low" hands at address, and with #3 intact at impact.

True. And they have achieved their high degree of skill despite -- rather than because of -- a less than perfect Address Position. Remember, Rotation about an axis tends to pull everything into a straight line, including 'Low Hands,' i.e., a Cocked Left Wrist or an Off Plane Right Forearm or, most likely, both. For the 'Low Handers,' on Tour or otherwise, thank goodness!

4. It seems that Homer and you are recommending the "single-axis" setup (without the right hand palm grip).

Homer and I recommend the Impact Alignments of 7-2, 10-2, 7-8, 2-F and 2-J-1 with a modified Adjusted Address Position per 7-9 (primarily for Swingers). In a nutshell: The Left Wrist is Flat, Level and Vertical; the Right Wrist is Bent, Level and Vertical; and the Right Forearm and #3 Pressure Point are On Plane. The 'Single Axis' System is an unscientific, ungeometric 'Pivot-Controlled Hands' Procedure. It is riddled with serious errors of both omission and commission. Accordingly, its On Plane Right Forearm is not a 'saving grace,' and it should be avoided.