[Theodan]

I have had the TGM book for several weeks and read hundreds of posts for the past 2 months, so I don't qualify as more than a novice. I also met most of my formal golf instruction during the '70s, when flying legs were all of the rage. It was very difficult for me to tame them down. Maybe I can help with some general thoughts.

There are only two things we can do with our muscles, put them into motion or use them to "brace". Some very powerful moves in athletics are a result of forward motion against a brace. A quarterback has to step forward to throw the ball. That leg then braces and does not continue forward. His upper body and arm then power forward against the leg to maximize force of the pass. A soccer player plants his foot as he approaches the ball, braces and then brings his leg forward. Without a solid plant, the striking action leaks power.

For me, the lower body is not so much a brace, as a foundation. My right side thrust generates energy. If there were no brace, physics demands that I topple over in the line of the force. If I partially compromise the foundation, then I partially compromise the force applied above it (the thrust).

Build your swing on the solid rock. Focus on your upper body components and know that the lower body will do the subtle things necessary.

Believe that the physics/energy are maximized this way.

I hope I have given you some reason to do that.