The Wristcock (2-P) and Release Motions (4-D-0) GM#44

[Yoda]

I need a little fog fighting in the area of the first paragraph of 2-P.
Specifically: "Wristcock is a clubhead motion - not a clubface motion." and the last sentance of the first paragraph.

I would appreciate any discussion.

I think it has to do with how the clubhead moves when you cock your left wrist.

When your left wrist moves from a level position to a cocked position, the clubhead moves. Remember, wristcock is a perpendicular motion, not a horizontal motion - your left arm flying wedge puts the left arm on the same plane as the clubshaft. Just like we learned at the Workshop, imagine as if this assembly is up against a wall. The only way to keep it on plane is if your left wrist cocks UP (vertically).

Back to the question at hand. Take your address stance and hold the club with just a left hand grip. Now cock your wrist vertically upwards. See how the clubHEAD moves? Note how the clubFACE alignment remains the same as when the left wrist was level.

I think that's the gist of it - the wristcock only moves the clubHEAD and doesn't change the orientation of the clubFACE. Only when the left wrist turns or rolls does the clubface orientation change.

The last sentence of the first paragraph has me scratching my head too, so I can't help you out there.

Jim,

Matt has correctly answered your first question. Think of it like this:

Left Wrist Cock and Uncock (Vertical Motion) -- Clubhead Motion

Left Hand Turn and Roll (Rotational Motion) -- Clubface Alignment

Regarding the last sentence of the first paragraph of 2-P:

"Only with a Turned Left Wrist, such as 10-2-D, can Uncocking be both motions, that is, actually Throwing the Clubface at the Ball."


With the recommended Strong Single Action Grip (10-2-B), the Clubface Impact alignment is established in Fix with the Left Hand Vertical. During Release, the Clubhead is thrown by the Uncocking of the Turned Left Wrist. The Clubface is aligned by a separate Roll of the Left Hand into its Vertical Alignment for Impact. These actions are Sequenced for Swingers and Simultaneous for Hitters (4-D-0).

With a Strong Double Action Grip (10-2-D), the Clubface Impact Alignment is likewise established in Fix. However, with this Grip Variation, the Left Hand is Turned On Plane. During Release, just as in the Strong Single Action Grip, the Clubhead is thrown by the Uncocking of the Turned Left Wrist. But, because the Turned Left Wrist is also the Impact Alignment, no separate Left Hand Roll is required to Square the Clubface. Hence, Uncocking the Turned Left Wrist throws both Clubhead and Clubface at the Ball.