I am such a newborn so lots of really simple questions.
Doesn't the concept of extensor action in the backswing for the most part, contradict most conventional teachers, who say that a soft left arm is preferred?
I am hoping that the answer is yes!
JP
What is soft? Slow? Long, or Full? Conventional instruction is full of ambiguous terms that mean different things to different people at different times. And they complain about TGM precise terminology- go figure.
Extensor action is tugging on the left arm- it stretches and straightens. It de-slacks. It by no means stiffens the arm. Whether you feel it as a pull of the arm or a push on the left hand, it is the straighten action that is important.
Is it soft? It isn’t a stiff board or stick. More like a pulled guitar string- soft but ready for business.
I'm 'twanging my number three accumulator tomorrow at Sand Barrens GC in south Jersey. Going to be in the mid 70's, its November and winter rates. Life is good.
Soft usually refers to slightly bent. I am thinking then that extensor action with the right arm pulls the left arm straight(er)?
Or maybe taught would be a good term???
JP
straight(er) implies that there is some degree of bend.I am not expert in TGM but I would say that extensor action is SUPRISINGLY firm.When I visited Yoda&Ted,Ted had me grip the club with just my left hand,he then applied his right hand in place of mine .Big shock ...the pressure of extensor action..even at address.. was suprisingly strong,and I did not have any bend in my left arm pre-lesson.I don't want to overemphasise the force of extensor action because feel is subjective...I would hope a "Skywalker" or other revered expert ..maybe even the Master himself..would comment.All I would say in parting is that during my lesson ,after Ted showed me extensor action ,Yoda did it again during day 2...and it suprised me again ..even though I thougt i'd been using it!.Iwould definately use the word TAUGHT.That's what I was taught
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