Which Tracing Is Imperative?
 

Interesting point, nevermind, and one that deserves an important differentiation.

Tracing a Straight Plane Line on the Backstroke simplifies the mission of getting to the Top correctly. However, because the Top itself can be (and is) a re-alignment place, the route chosen from Address can and does vary widely.

On the other hand, Impact is not a re-alignment place. You are either on the money there or you are not. And Tracing a Straight Plane Line on the Downstroke is mandatory to correctly Deliver the Clubhead into the Ball.

Therefore, it is this last Tracing -- not the first -- that is The Third Imperative.

Thanks Yoda :smile:

I haven't read my book for a while, guess I forgot the part where it specifies that tracing the straight plane line during the Backstroke is not a part of the Third Imperative. :oops:

On Line 'Through The Ball' Is The Third Imperative
 

The book itself does not differentiate Backstroke versus Downstroke Plane Line Tracing as the Third Imperative. However, it can be inferred from the text, particularly paragraphs 2-N-0 (Clubhead Line of Flight) and 12-3-0 (the Mechanical Checklist, specifically the Impact Sections 9/10/11 and On Line Uncocking, On Line Release Swivel and On Line Hinge Action).

ahhh, now I feel a little better. I was never any good at reading between the lines. That's what you guys are for, and on that, job well done. :)

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How about getting back to this? Let's discuss how, and why these different takeaways work!

I had in there some where a question about the Jay Haas, Johnny Miller, Kirk Triplett variation that got lost in the shuffle... looks like kind of a Hands Plane to me.