[birdie_man]

A few inches is the difference between the sweet spot and a shank or even whiff. The difference between compression of the ball and hitting behind the ball. Inches are significant in the golf swing.

Yes they are significant....and also are in this. You are right in that sense.

But this goes back to the "is it really that simple?" argument.

i.e. is it that simple that if the "Stationary Post" moves precision is lost? (flat-out)

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And besides, I only referenced the significance of a few inches in regards to the FEEL of head movement. I was saying that I didn't think the feel was very significant. I think the body position is tho.

It's arguable tho. (both of those points)

Anyway...I have not whiffed in a real long time, I'll tell you that buddy.

That said I think Jim Hardy was onto something when he said those that swing their arms upright (i.e. Watson) would benefit from some weight shift and consequent lateral head movement in the backswing (to give the arms enough time to swing down in the downswing) and those that swing their arms flatter (i.e. Hogan) should keep their weight centered and the head should not move.

I don't understand the logic in that.